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Transportation
John Davis was transported on the Albion, departing 21st Sep 1826 and arriving 14th Feb 1827 with 192 passengers.
Albion (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 81 (42) |
| 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
Hulk Records. Dolphin Hulk, Chatham. HO-9-1-3 page 12/44. Received from Shrewsbury Gaol, 17 Sep 1825. John Davies, age 50, Sheep Stealg, Tried at Shrewsbury, 27 July 1825, 14 years, To NSW 17 Sep 1826.
Windsor. SATURDAY, MAY 26.-Charles Jepson and John Davis were brought, before the Court, charged that they had stolen a bag and a quantity of wheat contained therein. One observed them with the wheat and bag. The bag was identified by a second witness. The prisoners had but little to say by way of defence. Sentence, each to a penal settlement for the term of three years. Sydney Gazette, 11 Jun 1827. -------------------------------------------------- Moreton Bay Records. John Davis, per Albion, Tried at Salop. Ass. 27 Jul 1825 for sheep-steeling, 14 years, labourer. Colonial sentence: Tried at Gen Sessions, Windsor, 26 May 1827 for theft- 3 years. Sent back to Sydney 20 June 1830. Description: Several prisoners named John Davis at Moreton Bay, but this one is from Shropshire: John Davis, native of Shropshire, age 42, 5 ft 5 ¼. Sallow complexion, brown hair, grey eyes.