John Francis

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Summary

Born
Oct 1804
Conviction
Stealing fruit/vegetables
Departure
Mar 1837
Arrival
Jul 1837
Death
Jul 1888
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Personal Information

Name: John Francis
Gender: Male
Born: 28th Oct 1804
Death: 20th Jul 1888
Age at death: 83
Occupation: Farmer

Crime

Convicted at: Wilts. Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 18th Mar 1837
Ship: Mangles
Arrival: 10th Jul 1837
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Francis was transported on the Mangles, departing 18th Mar 1837 and arriving 10th Jul 1837 with 309 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 24
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

Claims

"3 x Great Grandfather"

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 12th February 2024

Local Intelligence. John Francis and John Bailey, charged with stealing potatoes, the property of Thomas Dunsden, Steeple Ashton. Salisbury Journal, 25 April 1836. Seven Years' Transportation—Daniel Richens, felonies at Crudwell, two indictments—John Francis, stealing potatoes at Steeple Ashton; John Bailey, indicted with the above, 6m. imp. Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette, 7 July 1836. On Thursday last, the following convicts were removed from Fisherton gaol, and out on board the York hulk, at Gosport:—Michael Russell, James Mead—for Life. Adam Eatwell, George Watkins, for Fourteen years. William Raines, Daniel Richens, John Francis, Henry Wicks, John Holloway, and John Atkins—for Seven years each. Salisbury Journal, 1 Aug 1836.

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on 12th February 2024

John Francis married Eliza Caswell 1843. They had 4 children. He is my Paternal 3 x Great Grandfather.