John Griffiths

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Summary

Born
Dec 1807
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1826
Arrival
Nov 1826
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Griffiths
Gender: Male
Born: 31st Dec 1807
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster, Liverpool Borough Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Aug 1826
Ship: Speke
Arrival: 26th Nov 1826
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Griffiths was transported on the Speke, departing 5th Aug 1826 and arriving 26th Nov 1826 with 156 passengers.

SpekeSpeke (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 50
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 19th April 2026

LIVERPOOL EASTER SESSIONS The following is a list of the Sentences: Seven Years’ Transportation.— ...  John Griffiths, 18, one coat and one Silver spoon ; … Gore’s Liverpool General Advertiser, 20 April 1826.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 19th April 2026

Correction. The date of his trial was 10 April 1826.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 19th April 2026

Hulk Records. HO-9-4-4. Page 22 Justitia Hulk Received 23 May 1826. John Griffiths, age 18, Stg a Coat & teaspoon, Tried at Liverpool Q. Sess, 24 April 1826, B.S. 7 years, Transported 26 July 1826.