John Griffiths

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Aug 1828
Arrival
Jan 1829
Death
Dec 1834
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Personal Information

Name: John Griffiths
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 27th Dec 1834
Age at death: 25
Occupation: Brazier/Brassworker

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Aug 1828
Ship: Vittoria
Arrival: 17th Jan 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Griffiths was transported on the Vittoria, departing 26th Aug 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 160 passengers.

VittoriaVittoria (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 483 (243)
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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on 14th December 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Records, Convicts Deaths. Effects of Deceased Convicts, - 38/0634 Name; John Griffiths Ship. Vitoria Amount; 2. £. 1 Shillings 0. Pence. Deposited in the Savings Bank of New South Wales Date of Death; 1834, 21 Dec

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on 14th December 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Name: John Griffiths Ship. Vitoria - 1829 Age: 19 [1808] Date of Conviction: 18 Aug 1827 - Bridgewater - Life - 2 previous convictions Read or write. Single, Native County; Bath Trade; Brass founder's ..... Offence; picking Pockets Height; 5 ft. 6 in Complexion; Ruddy, fair Hair; Dark Brown Eyes; Grey Assigned; John Piper, Bathurst Additional Remarks; Died in the Bathurst Hospital 27 Dec 1834

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on 28th October 2020

UK, Royal Navy Medical Journals, 1817-1856 Name: John Griffiths Age: 19. Birth Year: 1809 Treatment Year: 1828 Treatment Place: United Kingdom Nature of the Disease; Febris ?? No of the Case; 7 Where taken ill: 16th Sep 1828 Notes; Complains of headache, pains extending from the ? of his back down the extremities Discharged 18th Sep 1828