John Crosby

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jan 1791
Arrival
Sep 1791
Death
Jun 1792
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Personal Information

Name: John Crosby
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 26th Jun 1792
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Chester Great Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Jan 1791
Ship: Gorgon
Arrival: 21st Sep 1791
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Crosby was transported on the Gorgon, departing 31st Jan 1791 and arriving 21st Sep 1791 with 31 passengers.

GorgonGorgon (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 153 (78)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 2nd February 2025

1792 - Possible DEATH Record - Australia, Death Index Name John Crosby Death Date 1792 - Parramatta, New South Wales Volume Number V1792826 2a 1792 - New South Wales, Australia, St. John's Parramatta, Burials. John Crosby - CONVICT. 26 June 1792

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 14th April 2024

Digitised Indent of Gorgon. John Crosby, tried at Chester Gen. Sess. 3 Sep 1789, 7 years. -------------------------------------------------------------- Isaac Crosby, the younger, and John Crosby, his Brother, charged with breaking into the House of John Newton, of High Legh, in this County, Yeoman, and stealing forty Guineas in Gold, eight Shillings and Sixpence in Silver, and some Halfpence, the Property of the said John Newton ; also of one red and white Silk Handkerchief, the Property of John Newton, the younger; and one Silver Watch, a Chain, Seal, and Key, the Property of William Newton. Chester Chronicle, 1 Sep 1789 Isaac and John Crosby, for stealing forty Guineas in Gold, and eight Shillings, in Silver, were sentenced for transportation. Chester Chronicle, 11 Sep 1789.