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Transportation
John Grant was transported on the Hooghley, departing 31st Oct 1827 and arriving 24th Feb 1828 with 100 passengers.
The Hooghley was built in London in 1819. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Hooghley in 1825, 1828, 1831 and 1834. 1831 Voyage - Hooghley. Shipping; Intelligence. ARRIVALS. From Cork, on Tuesday last, whence she sailed the 24th June last, the ship, Hooghley,309 tons, Captain Reeves, with- 184 female prisoners. Surgeon superintendent, James Ellis, Esq. this vessel brings out ten free settlers and 20 children, as steerage passengers. Source; The Sydney Herald. Mon 3 Oct 1831. Page 4. Shipping Intelligence.
Hooghley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 287 (145) |
| 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
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Hooghley - 1827 Indent No; 91 Name; John Grant Age; 22 Native Place; Colchester Trade or calling; Labourer Trial where & Date; Robbing Persons Sentence; 14 years Height; 5 ft. 8 1/2 Eyes; Dark Brown Hair; Dark Brown Completion; Swarthy Remarks; HALF cast Indian C42/1452 1837 - 10 Jun. Newcastle Goal Entrance & Description Book. No; 576. Place of Origin: Calcutta. Bond. Trade; Labour. Maitland. 1842 - 22 Aug. Certificate of Freedom. 42/1452.