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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 1 (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 308 |
| 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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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