John Robinson

Summary

Born
Jan 1778
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1827
Arrival
Jul 1827
Death
Jan 1865
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Personal Information

Name: John Robinson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1778
Death: 1st Jan 1865
Age at death: 87
Occupation: Baker/pastry cook

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Southampton Assizes
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 14th Apr 1827
Arrival: 31st Jul 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Robinson was transported on the Marquis Of Hastings, departing 14th Apr 1827 and arriving 31st Jul 1827 with 169 passengers.

Marquis Of HastingsMarquis Of Hastings (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 168 NSW government records www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/colonial_secretary_special_bundles_1826_1982 Index to the Bench of Magistrates 1788-1820
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

Annette Ayling avatar
Level 4
on 5th February 2016

John Robinson was born in Norfolk, England in 1799. He was described as being swarthy, with 5 scars behind his left ear. In 1835 he receives a ticket of leave. He married Sarah Ann Murray, in the year 1836 in the Church of England, Bathurst NSW where they both worked on Thomas Icely's property in Carcoar. 1841 - 1st child John born - Bathurst 1842 - 2nd Child Sarah born - Bathurst 1843 - 3rd Child James born - Kelso 1848 - 4th Child William born Carcoar 1857 - John (jnr) dies age 16 from Gunshot wound whilst hunting for ducks, his gun explodes in his hands causing his death. (Reported in 'The Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal) 1865 - John Robinson (Snr) dies age 86