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John Cray

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Summary

Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jan 1842
Arrival
May 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Cray
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Painter & glazier

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Middlesex, Westminster Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Jan 1842
Ship: Isabella
Arrival: 19th May 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Cray was transported on the Isabella, departing 15th Jan 1842 and arriving 19th May 1842 with 270 passengers.

The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).

IsabellaIsabella (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 8. Tasmanian Archives - convict records
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Nell Murphy avatar
108
on 15th January 2017

Marriage to Mary HOLEHOUSE (Oldhouse) as above. Link to her records, per Tory. Children: 16 Feb 1849: Mary Ann CRAY born. Father - John Cray, house servant. Mother - Mary Ann CRAY (nee OLDHOUSE). Macquarie St. Hobart. 9 Aug 1849: Mary Ann CRAY died, aged 5mths, servant’s child. Father John Cray, Davey St. Hobart. 23 Feb 1850: Louisa CRAY born. Baptised 27 April 1851, Parish of St. David’s, Hobart. Parents - John and Mary Cray. Servant. (Mother now seems to be known as “Oldhouse”.) 30 June 1851: Matilda CRAY born. Father - John Cray, houseservant. Mother - Mary “Holohoun” (should be Holehouse).

Nell Murphy avatar
108
on 15th January 2017

John CRAY was convicted at Middlesex, London on 31 March 1841 for pick pocketing. 10yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Isabella' arriving 21 May 1842. Aged 20yrs; single man; painter; 5'5 1/2"; Protestant' can read & write. Native Place: Long Acre 18 mths Probation Period in the Colony. First sent to Flinders Bay. Several records of misconduct. 2 Jan 1849: Ticket of Leave granted. 1 April 1851: Free Certificate

Robert Evans avatar
10
on 4th November 2013

Applied for marriage to Mary Holehouse - 18 Dec 1848 Married 8 Jan 1849