Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Massey was transported on the Manlius, departing 11th Apr 1827 and arriving 11th Aug 1827 with 176 passengers.
Manlius (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 157 (80) |
| 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 |
Claims
"John Massey is my 2xgreat grandfather on my paternal side."
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Convict Notes
Born in Staffordshire England Died Kedron Brook Queensland Australia
Convict aboard "Manlius", 11 Aug 1827. Bound Indentures 1827 4/4012, p172, entry124; !TRIAL:First Offence: Stealing cake of soap. Listed as Lowe..: 2nd Offence:"Staffordshire Advertiser" April 30, 1825 Committed to our County Gaol: John Massey and Ralph Massey, for stealing 2 loaves of bread, the property of Richard Bayley, of Hanley. ( The 2 Masseys escaped from the custody of Barton, the Hanley constable, about 4 months ago.)" !3rd Offence: Stealing 2 Shrew bottles, the property of John Baker, Merchant in the Market Place, Hanley. Trial at Stafford Quarter Session 10 Jan 1827; Transported for 7 years; Transcript of Offence from Staffordshire CRO. Reported in Staffordshire Advertiser 13 Jan 1827; Further 3 years added 4 Jan 1828 by Windsor Court NSW, Australia; !Certificate of Freedom 1937/21 dated 14 Jan 1837;