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Transportation
John Hewitt was transported on the Constant, departing 9th May 1843 and arriving 29th Aug 1843 with 121 passengers.
The 'Constant ' was a barque of about 500 tons, owned and commanded by John Hemery, a Jersey man. Departed Dublin 9 May 1843 arrived Van Diemens Land 29 August 1843. 204 male passengers 201 arrived Ship Master Jn S Hemery. Ship Surgeon Jn S Hampton. 99th Regiment onboard. Also 6 women and 9 children.
Constant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives on line. |
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Convict Notes
Place of origin: Edinburgh, Midlothian 1853 - Marriage Permissions. Mary Smellie. Ship/free: Baretto Junior John Hewitt. Ship/free: Constant 1853 - Marriage. St Georges Church Date of marriage: 21 Feb 1853 Mary Smilia ** aged 36 years old, Spinster John Hewitt aged 35 years old, Mariner New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-19 page 171 (06 Oct 1883 to 23 Oct 1883) - Discharged by approval POL709-1-20 page 36 (17 Nov 1883 to 21 Feb 1884) - Discharged. Absent on leave POL709-1-20 page 120 (22 Apr 1884 to 22 Jul 1884) - Discharged at own request. Unable to work POL709-1-20 page 20 (17 Oct 1884 to 26 Jan 1885) - Discharged at own request. POL709-1-20 page 86 (19 Feb 1885 to 26 May 1885) - Discharged on Pass POL709-1-20 page 143 (26 May 1885 to 01 Sep 1885) - Discharged at own request. 1890 - Possible Death Record John Hewitt aged 69 years old, Seaman. Date of death: 16 Nov 1890 Cause of death; Malignant disease of the liver. Registered: Launceston