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Voyage
Transportation
John Garforth was transported on the Minstrel, departing 5th Apr 1825 and arriving 22nd Aug 1825 with 121 passengers.
Minstrel (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 250 NSW Convict Death Register 1826-1879 |
| 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
New South Wales, Australia, Gaol Description and Entrance Books, 1818-1930 for John Garford 15/9/1826 Run away from work. To be worked in irons for 2 months 20/10/1828 For receiving stolen property 6 months in irons 18/8/1829 Guilty of felony (Highway Robbery at Windsor) death recorded
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Records, 1810-1891 for John Garford Phoenix Hulk 18/8/1929 original sentence robbery Guilty of Highway robbery and death recorded. Sentenced commuted and sent to Norfolk Island for 14 years along with John Bennett and James Scully The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Thu 20 Aug 1829 Page 2 WINDSOR ASSIZES. James Scully, John Garford, and John Bennett, for highway robbery on one William Smith, at Lower Portland Head, on the 23d of June last.—Guilty. Death recorded.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Minstrel - 1825 Indent No; ---- Name; John Garforth Age; 20 Native Place; Hull Trade or calling; Tailor Trial; Hull - Aug 1824 - 7 years Height; 5 ft. 2 1/2 in Eyes; Bluish Grey Hair; Flaxen Completion; Little pock pitted Remarks; Behaviour; Very Well Assigned; Clearing Party Remarks; DIED; at Norfolk Island 20 July 1830