John Davis

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Stealing from employer/master
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Apr 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Davis
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Carpenter

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Nov 1837
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 1st Apr 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Davis was transported on the Moffatt, departing 7th Nov 1837 and arriving 1st Apr 1838 with 400 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 195 (99)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 23rd September 2025

New Town Charitable Institute: Name: Davis, John POL709-1-23 page 24 (15 Jan 1891 to 03 Feb 1891) POL709-1-23 page 99 (17 Apr 1891 to 10 Jun 1891) POL709-1-24 page 40 (20 Nov 1891 to 26 Feb 1892) POL709-1-24 page 7 (13 Jul 1892 to 10 Jan 1893)

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 23rd September 2025

Place of origin: London, Middlesex Offence; Receiving a Jacket and other articles CON18-1-17 Image 26 Trade; Carpenter aged 18 years old