John Carrington

Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Oct 1838
Arrival
Jan 1839
Death
Nov 1860
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Personal Information

Name: John Carrington
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 27th Nov 1860
Age at death: 46
Occupation: Servant

Crime

Convicted at: Gloucester Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Oct 1838
Ship: Gilmore
Arrival: 24th Jan 1839
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Carrington was transported on the Gilmore, departing 3rd Oct 1838 and arriving 24th Jan 1839 with 278 passengers.

GilmoreGilmore (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 344
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 27th June 2025

Place of origin: Bath, Somerset 1860 - Death; 27 November 1860. Cause of Death; Consumption. 1863 – Queens Orphan School Application for Admission; CHILDREN; - Carrington, Mary Catherine aged; 9 1/2 inches. Catholic. FATHER; John Carrington. - DIED; November 27, 1860 Ship; Gilmore 2nd. Certificate; 28 July 1853. MOTHER; Ellen Robinson aged 47 years old Ship; Greenlaw. Free by Servitude. 27 June 1850 Work; Day work REMARKS; "the girl is a very interesting child & might by admission to Queens Asylum now, may be made a good and useful woman" 1863 - FRIENDS OF THE ORPAHN SCHOOLS. ST JOHN'S PARK PRECINCT NEW TOWN, TASMANIA Orphan Number: 808 Orphan: Mary Catherine CARRINGTON Mother: ROBINSON, Ellen Father: CARRINGTON, John Mother's ship: Greenlaw Age when admitted: 9yrs 6mths Date admitted: Jun 1863 Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Remarks: application withdrawn - father dead References: SWD26/6, 27