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Transportation
John Eddington 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 Surprize (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 41 (22).. Australia, Convict Index, 1788-1868 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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1819 - Colonial Secretary's Papers John Eddington [born 17 November 1811] admitted to Male Orphan School, Mother; Grizzle McFarlane, Of 5 Clarence Street; fish woman
Arrived on the 'Neptune'.
Old Bailey: JOHN EDDINGTON, Theft > burglary, 12th September 1787. Offence: Theft > burglary Verdict: Guilty > theft under 40s Punishment: Transportation JOHN EDDINGTON was indicted for burglariously and feloniously breaking and entering the dwelling-house of James Deans, about the hour of ten in the night of the 25th of August last, and burglariously stealing therein nineteen pairs of men's silk stockings, value 5 l. six pair of other silk stockings, value 2 l. 8 s. eleven pair of other silk stockings, value 30 s. three muslin neck half handkerchiefs, value 3 s. three ditto, value 3 s. one table cloth, value 1 s. the property of the said James Deans. A second Count, for stealing, on the 2d day of May, nine pair of cotton stockings, value 13 s. 6 d. nine pair of other stockings, value 13 s. 6 d. five pair of silk stockings, value 30 s. the property of the said James Deans. The prisoner went with the prosecutor's servant, who is not taken, and assisted him taking away the things, some of which were found upon him, and some he had pawned. GUILTY, Of stealing to the value of 39 s. but not of the burglary. Transported for seven years. Apparently dead by 1818. Apparently had a relationship and a son with Grizel Johnston (Friends 1811).