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Transportation
John Curtis was transported on the William Jardine, departing 10th Aug 1844 and arriving 20th Nov 1844 with 270 passengers.
William Jardine (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 143 (73) |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
1862 - Queen's Orphan School Application for admission 24 September 1862; made by father; John Curtis, Residence; Castle Forbes Bay CHILD; Ann Curtis - Aged; 7 years & 2 months FATHER; John Curtis, MOTHER; Elizabeth Hayes Approved; Ann was moved from the General Hospital to the Orphanage SWD26/1/5 Image 507 (7 pages) FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS Orphan Number: 1311 Orphan: Ann CURTIS Mother: HAYES, Elizabeth Father: CURTIS, John Mother's ship: Arabian Father's ship: William Jardine Age when admitted: 7yrs 2mths Date admitted: 20 Jan 1863 Date discharged: 19 Jul 1873 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: dressmaking apprentice Remarks: crippled knee - good conduct prize 1864, religious prize 1868, reading & dicatation prizes 1869, , good conduct and money prize Jan 1871 References: SWD26/5, 27, 53, HAP1871/63, Mercury 19 Jul 1873 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/listorphans.php
Conduct Record: John Curtis (cripple), was transported for 'Stealing money £4.15.6d from Mr. Wicks, my master at Caryton'. This was his first conviction. John was 24 years old on arrival, he was 5'7¾" tall, sallow complexion, sandy hair, no whiskers, hazel eyes, single, can read a little, slight impediment in speech E x B woman and Bird in hand B in heart and darts fish J x C A J D Q 3 - 1843 on right arm scar on right thumb flower pot mermaid and anchor half moon & stars J. C anchor diamond {globe} on left arm below elbow Ring on third finger right hand. 11/7/1848: TOL 303/6/1848: Permission to marry Eliza Hayes (Arabian 1847) - both in private service, residing in Hobart - approved. 7/8/1848: Married Eliza Hayes, aged 24, at St. George's, Hobart - John was 28 and a Labourer. Children: Daughter CURTIS born in Hobart district, TAS, 5 July 1852 Son CURTIS born in Hobart district, TAS, 28 July 1853 Serah CURTIS born in Franklin district, TAS, 9 September 1857 Daughter CURTIS born in Franklin district, TAS, 17 January 1859 Daughter Catherine CURTIS born in Franklin district, TAS, 16 March 1861 Daughter Margaret CURTIS born in Franklin district, TAS, 16 May 1863 Daughter CURTIS born in Franklin district, TAS, 30 May 1865 4/6/1849: COF