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Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Samuel Jones was transported on the John, departing 26th Jan 1832 and arriving 8th Jun 1832 with 200 passengers.
John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.
John (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 262 |
| 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
Samuel Jones was 16 years old when transported for "Stealing Rabbits". His occupation was a "Baker's Boy". His native place was Chatham. 17/2/1834: Samuel Jones, not more that 16 or 17 years old was convicted of an "Unnatural Offence" and sentenced to death. He was sent to Norfolk Island instead, and on 21/6/1842 was one of the 12 convicts who attempted to seize the brig "Phillip". In the ensuing battle with guards he was shot and died. He was 25 years old.