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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
John Hart was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
John Hart was 26 years old on arrival in NSW. He was a widower. No registration for the marriage to Mary Williams listed on the NSW BDM.
35015 Hart John - Bussorah Merchant 1831 1836 19 April Newcastle SG. Obtained Ticket of Leave. 111970 Hart John - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1837 26 September Newcastle BB. Charged with being a Ticket of Leave holder out of his district. Case discharged by the Bench. 164640 Hart John - Bussorah Merchant 1831. April 1840 Newcastle Application to Marry:- John Hart age 35 arrived per 'Bussorah Merchant', application to marry Mary A. Williams age 26 arrived per Henry Wellesley.