Summary
Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1844
Arrival
Nov 1844
Death
Aug 1847
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Personal Information
Name: Matthew Johns
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: 12th Aug 1847
Age at death: 40
Occupation: Shoebinder
Crime
Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Cornwall, Penzance Borough Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 10th Aug 1844
Ship: William Jardine
Arrival: 20th Nov 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Matthew Johns was transported on the William Jardine, departing 10th Aug 1844 and arriving 20th Nov 1844 with 270 passengers.
William Jardine (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 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
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Place of origin: Penzance, Cornwall Offence: Stealing 3 Brass Candle Sticks - 2nd Sentence Aged; 37 years old CON63-1-2/1355275p1- Death Under Sentence No; 14,786. Died; 12 August 1847. Lunatic Asylum. N.N. P.P.H.