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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Francis Johnston was transported on the Gilmore, departing 31st Oct 1831 and arriving 22nd Mar 1832 with 225 passengers.
Gilmore (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 217 (111) |
| 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
National Records of Scotland Precognition against Francis Johnston, Francis Johnston for the crime of murder at McKellar's Land, Taylor's Close, Greenock Dates 1831 Accused Francis Johnston, ship carpenter, Address: McKellar's Land, Taylor's Close, Greenock Victim: Margaret Johnston, wife of Francis Johnston, ship carpenter (accused), McKellar's Land, Taylor's Close, Greenock Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty - culpable homicide, Sentence: Penal servitude - life. Francis Johnston was 39 years old on arrival in VDL - he was 5'6¾" tall, dark complexion, dark brown hair and whiskers, light grey eyes. Widower with 3 children. Worked in the Marine Department. 5/7/1839: TOL 19/10/1840: Francis died (in the Hospital) aged 45.