John Lawrence

Summary

Born
May 1770
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Nov 1810
Arrival
Mar 1811
Death
Dec 1854
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Personal Information

Name: John Lawrence
Gender: Male
Born: 10th May 1770
Death: 4th Dec 1854
Age at death: 84
Occupation: Silversmith

Crime

Convicted at: Unknown
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1810
Arrival: 3rd Mar 1811
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Lawrence was transported on the Campbell Macquarie, departing 30th Nov 1810 and arriving 3rd Mar 1811 with 4 passengers.

Arrived from Indian on the 17 Jan 1812 with 3 convicts [1 female & 2 male] Source; New South Wales, Australia, Colonial Secretary's Papers, Letter dated 24 March 1812 to the New South Wales. Secretary's Office, Sydney From Jno Thos. Campbell. Sec. Referring to the convicts arrived by the ships "Ruby", 'Mongalore' & 'Campbell Macquarie'

Campbell MacquarieCampbell Macquarie (generic)

References

Primary SourceTasmanian Archives - convicts http://portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx?detail=1&type=C&id=41595

Claims

"Direct ancestor"

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Convict Notes

Pepper Evans avatar
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on 23rd September 2025

Voyage 01/01/1820.. sailor, silver smith brass fitter.

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Level 106
on 7th December 2012

John LAWRENCE arrived on the 'Campbell Macquarie' 01/01/1820. No details given if a convict she and Archives only appear to have 2 convicts landing at VDL. Tried and convicted at Hobart on 30/07/1831 for Stealing a coil of rope, the property of Mr. Stokel. 7 yr sentence. Van Diemens Land Convict no. 41595. 1832 Muster: Thos. Walker, Esq. 1833 " " " 1835 " " " Several notes of misconduct - drunk, disorderly, improper language etc. Had Ticket of Leave by 1836 but it was revoked. Restored by 1837. 25/07/1839 Stealing - committed for trial at Cleveland, VDL.