John Donald

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jul 1827
Arrival
Nov 1827
Death
Jan 1869
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Personal Information

Name: John Donald
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 1st Jan 1869
Age at death: 55
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: John Donaldson

Crime

Convicted at: Glasgow Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jul 1827
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 30th Nov 1827
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Donald was transported on the Asia 1, departing 25th Jul 1827 and arriving 30th Nov 1827 with 154 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceTasmanian Government Archives convict details for John Donald http://portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx?detail=1&type=C&id=19215 link to image 150 of CON 31/1/9 at top of page http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/default.aspx?detail=1&type=I&id=CON31/1/9 http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/default.aspx?detail=1&type=I&id=CON14/1/50 On linked pages John Donald is at the top of images 30 and 31 http://foundersandsurvivors.org/pubsearch/convict/chain/c31a31090447 The Courier (Hobart) 22 April 1856: L
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

Heather Brown avatar
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on 12th January 2014

I have just spent hours putting sources for information into this page again when they had been accidentally overwritten and I find they are gone again. I will put them in again when I have several hours to waste.

Heather Brown avatar
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on 12th January 2014

There may be another child of John Donald and Mary Ann Bury. William Donald born c1841 and died in Westbury Tasmania in 1923 was the father of Leslie Herbert Donald (born 22 Dec 1890). Leslie died in 1891 (29 Jan 1891 according to registration). If he is the Leslie listed as nephew of Mary Ann Kinsella and therefore grandson of John Donald on their grave in Westbury Cemetery, then William Donald is the eldest son of John Donald. No birth registration has been found for William yet. Note that William's son William Donald (died 1899 aged 30) is buried next to John Donald at Westbury. There is a William James listed on the headstone butrest of stone is illegible.

Heather Brown avatar
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on 12th January 2014

There may be another child of John Donald and Mary Ann Bury. William Donald born c1841 and died in Westbury Tasmania in 1923 was the father of Leslie Herbert Donald (born 22 Dec 1890). Leslie died in 1891 (

Heather Brown avatar
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on 4th January 2014

Correction to last note on John Donald's grave in Westbury General Cemetery The inscription reads: In Loving memory of our dear mother Mary Ann Kinsella died 22nd May 1912 aged 73 also her parents brother sister and nephew John D. Donaldson died 24th June 1869 Mary A. died 7th April 1887 Charles died 24th Aug. 1873 Isabella died 25th Oct. 1890 Leslie died 17 Feb. 1891

Heather Brown avatar
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on 4th January 2014

John Donald is buried at Westbury General (Anglican) Cemetery in a grave with other family members. The headstone appears to have been erected at a later date when his daughter Mary Ann ( Mrs. Kinsella) died. She is one of the family members who used the name Donaldson. At the time of his death John seemed to have been using the name Donaldson. The inscription reads: In Loving memory of our dear mother Mary Ann Kinsella died 22nd May 1912 aged 73 also her parents brother sister and nephew John D. Donaldson died 24th June 1869 Mary A. died 7th April 1887 Charles died 24th August 1873 Isabella died 25th October 1890

Heather Brown avatar
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on 3rd January 2014

Licensee Index 1867 A LICENCE (in the form prescribed by "The Licensing Act") to retail Liquor for the period ending the 31st day of December, 1867, (provided it be not forfeited before such date) 1867, (provided it be not forfeited before such date) has been issued to the undermentioned individuals:- Donald, John -General Havelock Hotel, Westbury

Heather Brown avatar
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on 3rd January 2014

Valuation Roll for 1858 shows: House and shop- Shadforth St Westbury, occupier John Donald- residence on property, owner John Donald. Land - Suburb St Westbury, occupier John Donald, on property, owner John Hall, Cluan. House - Mary Anne St Westbury, occupier James Parker -on property, owner John Donald, Westbury

Heather Brown avatar
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on 3rd January 2014

Advertisement in Launceston Examiner of 23 April 1867:- F. J. HOUGHTON is instructed by Mr. John Donald to sell on the premises, Havelock Hotel, Westbury, on SATURDAY, 4th of May, at 12 o'clock, without the slightest reserve, The whole of his household furniture, beds, bedding, glass, crockery, and glassware, cooking utensils, &c, among which will be found- HALL. Stair carpeting and rods, table and lamp. FRONT PARLOR. Sofas, tables, and chairs, cheffioneer, pictures, glassware, ornaments, carpet, fender and irons, one eight-day clock. DINING ROOM. Telescope dining tables, sideboard, sofas and chairs, bagatelle board, pier-glass, engravings, crystal chandelier, candlesticks, ,hearth rug, fender and fire-irons, &c BACK PARLOR. Sofas, chairs, and tables, engravings, pier glass, clock, ornaments, hearth-rug, fender and irons. BAR PARLOR. Sofas, chairs,tables, cheffioneer, pictures, ornaments, &c. BAR The whole of the usual requisites. TAP-ROOM. Tables, pictures, forms, billiard table complete. , BEDROOMS-SEVEN, With the usual requisites, consisting cf--Feather beds, bedding, pillows, mattresses,washstands and services, towel horses, chairs, carpets, &c.; toilet tables and glasses. KITCHEN. Large dresser, tables, chairs, cooking utensils, earthen and glass ware, with the usual variety of sundries generally found in an hotel. Also, a large quantity of 5ft.broad paling. Terms cash N.B.-The auctioneer will be at liberty to sell any stock on this occasion, Those that require to embrace the opportunity,will please communicate with him. .

Heather Brown avatar
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on 3rd January 2014

Birth registration for Charles Donald, 23 Jan 1845, shows father-John Donald, labourer, place Entally.

Heather Brown avatar
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on 3rd January 2014

father's occupation on birth registration for Clara Jeanette Donald on 17 Aug 1861: John Donald, shopkeeper.