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Transportation
William Darby was transported on the John, departing 9th Oct 1830 and arriving 28th Jan 1831 with 200 passengers.
John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.
John (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 502 |
| 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
William Darby was 37 years old when transported for "Stealing a ewe sheep at Rushall, the property of George Stronitharm. William had grey eyes, light brown hair, was 5'6 3/4" tall, married, wife Mary and 4 children at Walsall. 1832-35 Musters: Assigned to Lieut. Foote 14/7/1841: CP 1844: Free Certificate.
Details of the sentence of death can be seen in The Staffs Advertiser of 20th March 1830 (Newspaper Archives)