Summary
Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Feb 1833
Arrival
Jun 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Desmond
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Voyage
Departed: 21st Feb 1833
Ship: Portland
Arrival: 26th Jun 1833
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
John Desmond was transported on the Portland, departing 21st Feb 1833 and arriving 26th Jun 1833 with 199 passengers.
The 'Portland' ship was built at Bristol, England in 1822, 385 tons. The 'Portland' transported convicted from Britain to Australia in 1832 & 1833. The 1833 voyage came direct from Cork, Ireland therefore all of the passengers are not yet listed on this web site.
Portland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convicts to NSW. |
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Convict Notes
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John Desmond was 24 years old on arrival in NSW. John was single, native place: Cork, and in the Remarks column: "Idiot" 1838: TOL Port Macquarie.