John Eaton

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Summary

Born
Jan 1762
Conviction
Warehouse breaking
Departure
Nov 1789
Arrival
Jun 1790
Death
Jan 1791
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Personal Information

Name: John Eaton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1762
Death: 1st Jan 1791
Age at death: 29
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Derby Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1789
Arrival: 26th Jun 1790
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Eaton was transported on the Neptune, Scarborough And Surprize, departing 30th Nov 1789 and arriving 26th Jun 1790 with 1084 passengers.

Neptune 809 tons built on the River Thames 1779. The largest ship of the Second Fleet.

Neptune, Scarborough And SurprizeNeptune, Scarborough And Surprize (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 29 (16) Australia, Convict Index, 1788-1868
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 8th November 2024

SHIP; SURPRISE

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 29th September 2021

Five were ordered to be transported, viz. Joseph Edwards, convicted for Felony in the House of Robert Dale, Esq; of Ashborne ; John Eaton, for feloniously breaking into a Warehouse at Draycott with intent to steal ; Sam. Jackson, for being concerned with others; ... Derby Mercury, 20 March 1788.