John Forsyth

Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Violence to a superior officer
Departure
Dec 1846
Arrival
Feb 1847
Death
May 1850
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Personal Information

Name: John Forsyth
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: 20th May 1850
Age at death: 35
Occupation: Soldier
Aliases: John Frazer

Crime

Convicted at: Bangalore General Court Martial
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Dec 1846
Arrival: 27th Feb 1847
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Forsyth was transported on the Coringa Packet, departing 11th Dec 1846 and arriving 27th Feb 1847 with 9 passengers.

From India 27 February 1845 with 9 male convicts Barge. 230 tons

Coringa PacketCoringa Packet (generic)

References

Primary SourceNAME_INDEXES:1393111. Libraries Tasmania

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 20th June 2024

1850 - Burials in the parish of The Holy Trinity in the County of Buckingham in the year 1850. No; 2131 Name; John Forsyth Abode; Colonial Hospital When Buried; 21 May Age; 38 Ship; Coringa Packet Quality or Profession; Gov't Employee

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 20th June 2024

1850 - 20 May. Died in Hospital Hobart

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 20th June 2024

Trade; Pressman Age; 29 years old. born Abt 1815. Offence; Striking Seargeant William Page of the 15th Hussans with my fist whilst, he was on Duty. "I was drunk" Previous convictions; 150 Lashes - same offence 200 Lashes - same offence Proper name; John Frazer Native Place; Glasgow

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 20th June 2024

Indent No; 464.