Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
John Hofman was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 30th Jan 1835 with 270 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 440 |
| 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 |
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Convict Notes
John Hofman was 24 years old, (it states) however there were many different dates of birth for this man. On arrival in NSW John was 25, from Newington, and was sent to Goat Island, to be worked in irons. 8/5/1839: Sydney Gazette: John Hofman, 25, Surry, boat builder, 5'3 1/2" tall, dark ruddy complexion, brown hair and eyes, small mouth, thick nose, ship, woman and spear lower left arm, top of right 4th and little fingers crooked, blue ring right middle finger, man, woman, tree, 1830 heart and 2 darts, 2 birds. Absconded from Woolloomoolloo since June 7th. John then made his way back to England and was again transported on the Marquis of Hastings 1842 to VDL.