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Crime
Transportation
Andrew Johnston was transported on the Boyd, departing 10th Mar 1809 and arriving 14th Aug 1809 with 144 passengers.
395 ton ship. Departed Cork, Ireland for New South Wales, Australia 1809. After leaving Australia, for New Zealand, the vessel was set upon by natives from Bay of Islands and most onboard the ship were massacred (including cannibalization). The boat was captured and towed to Motu Wai (Red Island) were it was totally destroyed.
Boyd (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales Certificate of Freedom. [NRS 12208] Register of Certificate of Freedoms |
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Convict Notes
New South Wales Certificate of Freedom. [NRS 12208] Register of Certificate of Freedoms No; 8/1361 Name; Andrew Johnston When and where tried; Dublin City Sentence; 7 years Ship and arrival year; Boyd - 1809 Native County; Dublin City Trade; Labourer Age; 25 [1789] Height; 5 ft 6 in Complexion; Pale Hair; Dark Brown Eyes; Light Hazel Date; 6 June 1814