John Dorsey

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Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1842
Arrival
Dec 1842
Death
Mar 1873
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Personal Information

Name: John Dorsey
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: 26th Mar 1873
Age at death: 63
Occupation: Silversmith
Aliases: Dawson (Alias)

Crime

Convicted at: Surrey, Newington General Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Aug 1842
Ship: Triton
Arrival: 19th Dec 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Dorsey was transported on the Triton, departing 4th Aug 1842 and arriving 19th Dec 1842 with 257 passengers.

TritonTriton (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 164
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

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Trade; Whitesmith. 1869 - Cascades Invalid Depot. Name; John Dorcey. Ship; Triton. Admission dates: 09 Sep 1869 to 01 Mar 1870, 08 Mar 1870 Ship to colony: Triton 1873 - Death. Age: 62 years old. Date of death: 26 Mar 1873 Registered: Hobart