John Johnson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Aug 1828
Arrival
Dec 1828
Death
Dec 1853
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Personal Information

Name: John Johnson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: 27th Dec 1853
Age at death: 57
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Cambridge Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Aug 1828
Arrival: 24th Dec 1828
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Johnson was transported on the Royal George, departing 22nd Aug 1828 and arriving 24th Dec 1828 with 160 passengers.

1828 - Ship; Royal George from England. Total No of Embarked; 160 Male English Convicts. 158 Mustered & 2 Died on voyage.

Royal GeorgeRoyal George (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 467 (235)
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

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on 19th March 2025

Native Place; Aberdeen To NSW per Royal George. Trial; Sydney - 6 May 1840 - 7 years Offence; Manslaughter, Was a constable a man was attempting to commit a rape, ran to apprehend him and his pistol went off in the struggle Widower - 2 children Aged; 43 years old 1847 - Trial; Hobart Supreme Court. Sentence; Life DIED in the Hospital Launceston - 27 December 1853 aged 59 years old