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Transportation
John Drake was transported on the Jane, departing 29th Apr 1831 and arriving 5th Nov 1831 with 139 passengers.
A teak built, coppered and copper fastened vessel. 1831 sailing: The Jane departed Cove harbour, Ireland on 29 April 1831 for New South Wales, Australia. 128 prisoners, 66th Reserve Guard. 5 prisoners embarked at Cape of Good Hope. Two died during voyage. (on this site, names & details are currently being listed - as yet incomplete)
Jane (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Cork Assizes continued. … - John Drake was indicted for stealing two lambs, the property of Laurence Brien, near Ballycotton—guilty. To be transported for seven years…. Cork Constitution, 17 August 1830. County Convictions. … John Drake, stealing lambs ; ... Cork Constitution, 26 August 1830.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Drake, age on arrival, 28, per Jane (1) 1831. Tried 1830, at Cork, 7 years, for Stealing Sheep. DOB 1803, native place, Cork. Married, 4 children. Catholic. Ploughman reaper sower.