Summary
Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jun 1831
Arrival
Oct 1831
Death
Apr 1894
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Personal Information
Name: John Higgins
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 9th Apr 1894
Age at death: 85
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Stafford Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 11th Jun 1831
Ship: Larkins
Arrival: 19th Oct 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Higgins was transported on the Larkins, departing 11th Jun 1831 and arriving 19th Oct 1831 with 279 passengers.
1829 Voyage - Ship; Larkins, Captain Campbell, from Cork the 10th August, with 195 male prisoners. A Surgeon Superintendent, P. Sprout, Esquire. Arrived; 22 December 1829. Recapitulation; Mustered; 196. Died on Voyage; 3. Disembarked; 1. Total; 200
Larkins (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 122 |
| 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 |
Claims
"John Higgins was my 2nd Great Grandfather on my Grandmothers side (Phillis May Higgins)."
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Les Robinson
Photos
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Convict Notes
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Stole straw and 20 lbs of bread and some cheese.