Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Edwards was transported on the Hindostan, departing 30th Jun 1821 and arriving 24th Nov 1821 with 152 passengers.
Hindostan (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 64 |
| 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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Convict Notes
ESSEX ASSIZES. The assizes for this county finished on Saturday afternoon. Of 93 prisoners in the gaol, about 45 were discharged by proclamation, for want of evidence, or bills being found. gaol, abort 45 were discharged by proclamation, for want of evidence, or bills being found. No less than 21 were capitally convicted were capitally convicted and received sentence of death, viz —John Paul Gooch, Christopher Twitchett, John Edwards, Richard Webb, John Smith and Joseph Cooper for horse-stealing ; ... Of these unhappy convicts, the Lord Chief Baron left five for execution, ... Statesman, Mon 19 Mar 1821.