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Voyage
Transportation
John Gibson was transported on the Manlius, departing 16th Jul 1828 and arriving 9th Nov 1828 with 176 passengers.
Manlius (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 451 (227) |
| 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
Sheffield Independent Yorkshire, England 29 Mar 1828 JOHN GIBSON, (aged 20,) charged with burglariously breaking into the house of George Layfield, and stealing therefrom a sum of money. Mr. Cottingham, counsel for the prisoner, submitted that there was no evidence of the burglary. The Jury found the prisoner Guilty, and Judgment of Death was recorded against him. Father: Christopher Gibson, a Tailor - I last worked for my father. John was single. 1830 Muster: Public Works 1832 Muster: Public Works 1833 Muster: Transported to Port Arthur 13/6/1834 Trumpeter General, Hobart: Hobart Town Police Reports. John Gibson was charged with being absent without leave, and sentenced to Nottman's road party for six months. 21/3/1835 The Cornwall Chronicle, Launceston: SUPREME COURT-LAUNCESTON. John Gibson, per Manlius, Thomas Smith, per Norval, William Clancey, per Medina, Joseph Clarke, per Richmond, Edward Grimsall, per John, and John Simpson, per City of Edinburgh, were found guilty, the four first for cattle, the two latter for sheep stealing, and death recorded against them. The Judge held out some hopes to them that their lives would be spared, __ and their sentences commuted to transportation to a Penal Settlement for the term of their natural lives. 1835 Muster: Transported to Norfolk Island.