John Frost

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Summary

Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Stealing a pig
Departure
Jul 1833
Arrival
Nov 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Frost
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Errand boy

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Limerick
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Jul 1833
Ship: Java
Arrival: 18th Nov 1833
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Frost was transported on the Java, departing 24th Jul 1833 and arriving 18th Nov 1833 with 208 passengers.

Embarked: 206 men Voyage: 117 days Deaths: 5

JavaJava (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 8th March 2025

The following transport convicts from this City were  put on board the hulk Surprise at Cove on Wednesday, in pursuance of their sentence :— … John Frost, , ... Limerick Chronicle, 25 May 1833.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 8th March 2025

CITY LIMERICK SESSIONS. The City Quarter  Sessions terminated on Friday, when the Recorder ruled the sentence of the following criminals: …  John Frost for stealing pigs, … All to be transported for seven years. Kerry Evening Post, 9 Jan 1833.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 8th March 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry John Frost, age on arrival, 17, per Java, 1833, Tried at Limerick, 1833, 7 years, for Stealing pig. DOB 1816, native place, Limerick. Single. Catholic. Trade, Errand boy.