Summary
Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Rape
Departure
Oct 1841
Arrival
Mar 1842
Death
Jul 1842
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Personal Information
Name: John Downing
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: 16th Jul 1842
Age at death: 24
Occupation: Labourer - general
Voyage
Departed: 13th Oct 1841
Ship: Richard Webb
Arrival: 9th Mar 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Downing was transported on the Richard Webb, departing 13th Oct 1841 and arriving 9th Mar 1842 with 50 passengers.
Voyage from Kingston, Ireland to Hobart,Van Diemen's Land - departed 15 Nov 1841, arrived 4 March 1842. 189 convicts landed. 3 deaths on voyage. 30 from the 99th Regiment, plus 4 women & 6 children. Also 5 free settlers and 6 children of prisoners. (n.b. records are currently being listed on this page, as yet incomplete)
Richard Webb (generic)References
| Primary Source | CON33-1-18 Image 56 |
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Convict Notes
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Stated his offence; Rape. I committed the offence on the girl and used violence against to her. Height; 5 ft. Age; 24 years Died at Salt Water Creek - 16 July 1842 of Fever