John Kewley

Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Stealing wool
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Apr 1838
Death
May 1880
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Personal Information

Name: John Kewley
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: 8th May 1880
Age at death: 70
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Convicted at: Isle of Man
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Nov 1837
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 1st Apr 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Kewley was transported on the Moffatt, departing 7th Nov 1837 and arriving 1st Apr 1838 with 400 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 207 (105)
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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CON23/1/2 No 620 & CON18-1-17 Image 57 Age; 28 years old, Trade; Tailor 1852 - DEPARTURE; Departure date: 8 Oct 1852 Departure port: Launceston Ship: Tamar. Ship to colony: Moffatt. Free by servitude Bound to: Melbourne, Steerage passenger Remarks: Recorded in Index as John Cooley 1870 - Launceston Invalid Depot. Admission dates: 11 Jul 1870 Ship to colony: Moffatt, 2, Aged; 70 years old, Invalid. Resource: House of Assembly Paper no. 63 of 1871 page 20 1876 - Launceston Invalid Depot. Admission dates: 09 Mar 1876 to 28 Mar 1877 Ship to colony: Moffatt 2 POL709-1-14 page 56 (09 Mar 1876 to 28 Mar 1877) 1880 - DEATH; Date of death: 08 May 1880, aged 78 years old, Invalid Registered: Launceston ** Please note: ages as per the Original Registers