John Crisp

Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
May 1845
Arrival
Aug 1845
Death
Jan 1851
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Personal Information

Name: John Crisp
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 1st Jan 1851
Age at death: 31
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Cambridge Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 13th May 1845
Arrival: 25th Aug 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island

Transportation

John Crisp was transported on the David Malcolm, departing 13th May 1845 and arriving 25th Aug 1845 with 221 passengers.

Built 1839 at Moulmein, India. Wood barque of 495 Tons.

David MalcolmDavid Malcolm (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 279 (141)
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

Robyn Everist avatar
Level 53
on 17th September 2025

1845 Crime: transported for life for stealing 4 ducks and 2 turkeys.

Robyn Everist avatar
Level 53
on 30th August 2025

27 Oct 1851 - executed at Oatlands: Died while under sentence record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON63-1-2/1355217-5-7

Leonie Dolley avatar
Level 68
on 12th April 2013

John was transported for stealing 4 ducks and 2 turkeys He was executed at Oatlands for wounding with intent to kill 27\10\1851.