John Gardiner

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Wounding with intent
Departure
Jun 1843
Arrival
Oct 1843
Death
Dec 1846
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Personal Information

Name: John Gardiner
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 9th Dec 1846
Age at death: 27
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Jun 1843
Arrival: 12th Oct 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Gardiner was transported on the Forfarshire, departing 24th Jun 1843 and arriving 12th Oct 1843 with 240 passengers.

ForfarshireForfarshire (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 318
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

Robyn Everist avatar
52
on 30th August 2025

9 Dec 1846 - Died under sentence record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON63-1-2/1355217-9-1

Leonie Dolley avatar
68
on 26th April 2013

John was transported for cutting and wounding He was convicted at Hobart of the murder of William Pearce at Port Arthur and transported to Norfolk Island where he attempted to murder another convict. He was executed at Norfolk Island 9\12\1846.