Summary
Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Fraud
Departure
Mar 1831
Arrival
Aug 1831
Death
Jun 1872
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Personal Information
Name: John Davies
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: 11th Jun 1872
Age at death: 59
Occupation: Clerk
Transportation
John Davies was transported on the Argyle, departing 5th Mar 1831 and arriving 3rd Aug 1831 with 252 passengers.
Argyle (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 49 (27) |
| 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
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1854: Founded and was editor of the Mercury Newspaper, Hobart, still in publication today. Other occupations: actor (stage),almanac/directory maker, convict, emancipist, journalist, Member of Lower House, newspaper owner, police officer, publican, theatre owner http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/davies-john-3374