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John Grant

Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Desertion from army (suspended)
Departure
Nov 1836
Arrival
Mar 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Grant
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Desertion from army (suspended)
Convicted at: Edinburgh Castle Court Martial
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Nov 1836
Ship: Sarah
Arrival: 29th Mar 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Grant was transported on the Sarah, departing 29th Nov 1836 and arriving 29th Mar 1837 with 270 passengers.

SarahSarah (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 414
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

Maureen Withey avatar
Level 351
on 17th February 2022

Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-16$init=CON31-1-16p228 1246/John Grant. Tried Edinburgh Castle Ct. Martial, 15 Sept 1836, 7 years. Transported for Desertion. Gaol report- none. Hulk Report, Good. Single. Stated this offence: desertion away 3 years and 300 lashes for Desertion. Single Surgeon’s Report: Good. Oct 7 1839. M. Jeffery Esq. / Absent without leave. Cell on B & W two days. 7 Nov 1839. M. Jeffery / assaulting Saml. Morley and using obscene language- 25 Lashes. 14 Sept 1840. Jeffery / Misconduct in being in a public house - Reprimanded. Free Pardon, No 701. 29 April 1841. Free Certificate, No 744/1843.