Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Shemeld was transported on the Marquis Of Huntley, departing 5th Apr 1830 and arriving 21st Aug 1830 with 229 passengers.
Marquis Of Huntley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 321 (163); Yorkshire, England, Quarter Session Records for January 21, 1829. |
| 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
John Shemeld and John Woollew stole thirty pairs of scissors, valued at fifteen shillings, from Joseph Cousins.
John Shemeld was listed as 25 years old on arrival. Transported for 'Stealing Hardware'. Native Place: Yorkshire. John was illiterate, protestant, single, 5'5¾" tall, dark ruddy complexion, dark brown hair, hazel eyes, blue scar in centre of fourhead, scar on top of head left side, other scars. Assigned to A. McLeay Esq., Sydney. 1834: TOL Goulburn 7/2/1837: COF 1853: Married Emma ??? (Surname not given on SA BDM) in Adelaide, SA. Children: 1844: Henry 1853: Anna Maria 1856: William 1858: George and 2 others 1858: John Shemeld died at Strathalbyn, SA. 16/11/1858 The South Australian Advertiser: STRATHALBYN. An application from the Clerk of the District Council of Strathalbyn for relief to the widow and family of John Shemeld, who had accidentally been drowned in Rodwell's Creek. Two rations for a fortnight granted until further information is obtained.
Died 12th October 1858, Drowned in Rodwell's Creek, Woodchester South Australia.