John Dunbar

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Summary

Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Assault
Departure
Jul 1838
Arrival
Dec 1838
Death
Jul 1896
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Personal Information

Name: John Dunbar
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: 19th Jul 1896
Age at death: 83
Occupation: Soldier/labourer

Crime

Crime: Assault
Convicted at: Lower Canada Court Martial
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Jul 1838
Ship: Portsea
Arrival: 18th Dec 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Dunbar was transported on the Portsea, departing 24th Jul 1838 and arriving 18th Dec 1838 with 240 passengers.

PortseaPortsea (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 306
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 2nd May 2020

ADM 101/60/6/10 1838. Sick list of the Portsea Convict Barque from Deptford to Sydney, New South Wales, between the 7th day of July and the [...] day of December 1838. Thomas Bell (c) Surgeon and Superintendent: Folio 10: John Dunbar, aged 24, prisoner; disease or hurt, diarrhoea. Put on sick list, 18 December 1838.

Gary Dunbar avatar
4
on 30th March 2016

Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954), Friday 14 August 1896, page 3, who died from senile debility and chronic bronchitis at Horsham Hospital, Victoria NSW Australia on the 19th July 189. Noted in the minutes from the Horsham District Hospital committee of management.

Dennis Nightingale avatar
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on 19th April 2015

Born - Roscommon County Ireland. Crime - Striking non commissioned officer. Single.