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Samuel Jones was transported on the John, departing 18th Jul 1827 and arriving 25th Nov 1827 with 189 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.
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| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 229 (116) |
| 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
PIRACY AND MURDER AT NORFOLK ISLAND. As we are aware that many exaggerated statements will appear regarding the attack made on the Governor Philip at Norfolk Island, we hasten to give the following correct account:— As soon as it became known amongst the prisoners that the schooner Coquette was to touch at Norfolk Island, the boats' crew that assist in unloading the brig, determined to take her; this however was prevented by the precautions taken. The evening previous to her leaving the island (June 20,) the whole of the boat’s crew, consisting of twelve men, were taken on board the brig, in consequence of the boat being leaky and half filled; they were of course put into the prison on board. The following morning, the men were called at seven o’clock to get to work. The usual watch was on deck. Suddenly two of the prisoners rushed on one of the sentries, whose back was turned to them, and after a struggle disarmed him; three more made at the other, who presented his pistol and attempted to fire, but if flashed in the pan; he was then knocked down, and his head cut severely. The corporal and remaining two of the watch were thrown overboard, and one man drowned. At the same time, the second mate was knocked down, and severely beaten about the head; he however managed to get away from them, and down into the cabin, and informed Captain Boyle what was going on. The sergeant of the guard had got on deck, and succeeded in shooting a man named Kelly (who died almost immediately), when he was set upon by four of the prisoners, and so severely beaten on the head with an iron belay-pin, that he was not out of danger when the brig left. The deck was now in possession of the prisoners, they having forced the ship’s company into the boats. In the mean time Captain Boyle opened the communication with the cabin and the soldiers’ berth, and after a time succeeded in shooting one of the ringleaders, who was standing with another as guard over the cabin hatchway; on his falling, the others jumped into the boat. The captain, mate, and the soldiers, rushed on deck and retook the vessel, at which time three more of the prisoners were killed, and two wounded; making five killed and two wounded. We regret to say that the corporal of the guard was shot through the shoulder while coming on board at the time the firing commenced, and he now lays with little hope of his recovery. The seven remaining mutineers were fully committed to take their trials for piracy and murder, and will, it is supposed, be tried by a Special Commission. (Sydney Herald 15 Jul 1842, p. 3.) NORFOLK ISLAND. THE statement in yesterday's Herald at the attempt to capture the brig Governor Phillip, was so full and correct that further enquiry enables us to add little to it except the names of the parties. The unfortunate soldier who was thrown overboard and drowned, and for whose murder the scoundrels will be tried, was named Taylor, a private in the 96th regiment,. The names of the convicts who were shot were George Moss, per Argyle, to Van Dieman's Land, William M'Lean, per Florentia, Bartley Kelly, per June, James Say, per, Arab, to Van Dieman's Land, and Samuel Jones, per John. (Sydney Herald 16 Jul 1842, p. 2.)
[The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Mon 7 Nov 1842 Page 2] Executions.-The Executive Council sat on Saturday afternoon for the purpose, as was understood, of considering a petition which had been presented to the Governor in favour of the Norfolk Island convicts, but as no further intimation has been made, it is presumed that the prayer of the petition was not acceded to, and consequently, as previously ordered, to-morrow morning, George Beaver, John Jones, Henry Sears, and Michael Lewis, for piracy, will be executed ; … The other men who were under sentence of death, Thomas Whelan and James Woolf, for piracy,… have been reprieved , and will be transported for life.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849
Samuel Jones was 27 years old when indicted for stealing, on the 13/2/1827, 1 gelding, value £20, the property of William Heath. Sentenced to death. He had a position in the East India Company's service for 5 years. 1838 TOL Evan 1844: CP recommended by John McArthur; R Forest; E J Blaxland. 1845: Bank warrant (free by servitude). Please note: the contribution dated 25/3/2013 was for the Samuel Jones per John 1832.
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 than 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 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.