John Gillies

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Nov 1827
Arrival
Mar 1828
Death
Jan 1838
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Personal Information

Name: John Gillies
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 1st Jan 1838
Age at death: 29
Occupation: Cooper

Crime

Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 19th Nov 1827
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 13th Mar 1828
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Gillies was transported on the Asia 1, departing 19th Nov 1827 and arriving 13th Mar 1828 with 102 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 308
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

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New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Name; John Gillies No; 93 Age; 18 Est birth Year; 1809 Read & Write; Single; Religion; Protestant Native Place; Edinburgh Calling; Glazier & Cooper Offence; Stealing watch Date of Trial: 29 Dec 1825 Sentence; 14 years Height; 5 ft. 0 inches Complexion; Fair Ruddy Hair; Light Brown Eyes; Light Hazel Assigned: Hyde park Barracks Noted against name; Died at General Hospital Newcastle. 30 Feb 1838 ---------------------------------- New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 Name: John Gillis Estimated Birth Year: abt 1809 Age: 29 Date of Death: 30 Feb 1838 District: Newcastle Hospital