Summary
Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
May 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Jan 1850
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Personal Information
Name: John Davis
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 1st Jan 1850
Age at death: 34
Occupation: Cutler/instrument maker
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland. Cork
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 9th May 1843
Ship: Constant
Arrival: 29th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Davis was transported on the Constant, departing 9th May 1843 and arriving 29th Aug 1843 with 121 passengers.
The 'Constant ' was a barque of about 500 tons, owned and commanded by John Hemery, a Jersey man. Departed Dublin 9 May 1843 arrived Van Diemens Land 29 August 1843. 204 male passengers 201 arrived Ship Master Jn S Hemery. Ship Surgeon Jn S Hampton. 99th Regiment onboard. Also 6 women and 9 children.
Constant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives on line. |
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Convict Notes
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John was transported for stealing an umbrella. He died in hospital at Impression Bay where there was a Probation Station which I only recently found out about.