Summary
Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
May 1845
Arrival
Aug 1845
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Lawton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Sailor/mariner
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Chester, Nether Knutsford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 13th May 1845
Ship: David Malcolm
Arrival: 25th Aug 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island
Transportation
John Lawton was transported on the David Malcolm, departing 13th May 1845 and arriving 25th Aug 1845 with 221 passengers.
Built 1839 at Moulmein, India. Wood barque of 495 Tons.
David Malcolm (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 281 (142) |
| 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
Level 72
Level 72
Return of Persons convicted under the Provisions of 31 Vict No. 12, during the week ending 4 March 1871. John Lawton, per David Malcolm, F.S., Offence-larceny, Sentence-1 month, Native place-England, Trade-Sailor, age 45 yrs, 5 feet 5 inches high, residing Launceston. Tasmania Police Gazette, 10th March 1871, p44.