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Transportation
John William Davies was transported on the Waterwitch, departing 30th Nov 1842 and arriving 6th Jul 1843 with 3 passengers.
Schooner Water Witch, 99 tons. From Mauritius, 19th October,1839 with sugar—passengers Mrs.Rolls, I female and 16 male prisoners. (ref. Hobart Town Courier & Gazette 20 Dec 1839) From Bourbon via Mauritius 1843
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Convict Notes
John William DAVIES was convicted at Port Louis, Mauritius on 27 March 1843 for house robbery and stealing abt 300 to 400 dollars. Prosecuted by a Frenchman at Blacktown. John stated he was innocent and that 2 other men were connected but never detected. Never been convicted or in prison before. 7 yr transportation sentence. Sent to New South Wales, Australia per the 'WaterWitch'. Transferred on the Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Joseph Albino'. Stated that he had travelled to Sydney, Australia in 1829 and stayed for 3 weeks being employed as a steward on board a barque which sailed from London to Sydney with merchandise. Spent 12 mths on the Isle of France. He arrived at Port Louis per the 'Anne Marie'. He was in the service of Capt. Barclay for 2 yrs. Stated he was also in Sydney per the 'Anne Maria', a whaler, in 1842. Aged 29 yrs; single man; 4'11" height; indoor servant & ship's steward; sallow complexion; dk brown hair; dk blue eyes; Protestant; can read & write, imperfectly; tatoos & scars. Native place of birth: Bishopsgate, London. Stated he was last living the Victoria Tavern where he was employed as a cook. Brother: Edward Brother: James, in America Sister: Ellen, in Wales (ref. Convict Indent record) Colony of Van Diemen's Land: 12 mths Probation Period Station Gangs: Wedge Bay, Brown's River. 30 March 1847: Ticket of Leave granted. 1849: at Launceston 28 June 1850: Free Certificate issued.