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John Johnston was transported on the Almorah, departing 24th Aug 1820 and arriving 22nd Dec 1820 with 161 passengers.
Almorah 1. We have further to announce the arrival on Sunday morning, the 29th instant, of the ship Almorah, with 180 male prisoners, all in excellent health, consequent upon their good treatment upon the passage; she lost not a man. — This vessel sailed from the Downs the 28th of April, arrived at Rio de Janeiro the 15th of June, and sailed on the 23rd; Sydney Gazette, 30 Aug 1817. Almorah 2. Yesterday arrived from Ireland,- the ship Almorah; Captain Winter. She sailed from the Cove of Cork the 22d of August last, and brings 160 male prisoners, all in good health. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Alexander, R. N. The guard consists of a party of 30 men belonging to the 1st Regiment of Foot (Royals), under orders of Ensign Bruce. Sydney Gazette, 23 Dec 1820. Almorah 3. On Friday last, arrrived from Ireland, with 108 female prisoners, the ship Almorah, Captain Boyd. She sailed from Cork the 6th of April; reached no where: and, independent of the female prisoners, brings 15 free women, and 50 children. One prisoner, and one child, died on the passage. Dr. Price, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent. Sydney Gazette, 26 Aug 1824.
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Convict Notes
CRIME: “Having in possession forged notes” (see Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849; 1820 Almorah).
1820, 3 July: Admitted to Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin; prisoner 5309; listed as “Convict from the County Antrim”. 1820, 22 July: From Kilmainham, he was “sent on board the convict ship” (see Ireland, Prison Registers, 1790-1924, Dublin Kilmainham 1815-1910).
Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, June 10, 1834. CERTIFICATES OF FREEDOM The undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom since last publication— Almorah 2, John Johnston. Sydney Herald, 16 Jun 1834.
THERE WERE TWO CONVICTS NAME JOHN JOHNSTON ON THE ALMORAH. -------------------------------------------------- Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry John Johnston, alias Johnson, age 30, per Almorah (2) 1820, Tried at Antrim, 1820, 14 years, Native of Shanes Castle Antrim Co. Gardener nurseryman, DOB 1790. National Archives. ADM 101/2/1 1820-1821 Diary and medical journal of the Almorah convict ship from 24 June 1820 to 5 January 1821 by S Alexander, surgeon and superintendent, during which time the ship was employed in conveying convicts from Ireland to Port Jackson. Folio 3: 23 August 1820: Stolen shirt found in the possession of Michael Scandlin by William Hardy, captain of the 2nd mess, who it appears received it from McGolrick. Liberated [Muir?] and handcuffed Scandlin for receiving it. Single ironed the following for general good conduct and having discovered the thief, John Johnson (school master), 3 barbers and two swab wringers also two men who are tailors to keep the general clothing in good order. Folio 4: 31 August 1820: Distributed stationary and school books, and established two schools in the men's prison. Boys improving very fast.