John Jordan

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Summary

Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1834
Arrival
Aug 1834
Death
Jul 1877
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Personal Information

Name: John Jordan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 14th Jul 1877
Age at death: 61
Occupation: Gents Servant

Crime

Convicted at: Kent. Dover Session of Peace and Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd Apr 1834
Arrival: 11th Aug 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Jordan was transported on the John Barry, departing 2nd Apr 1834 and arriving 11th Aug 1834 with 319 passengers.

John BarryJohn Barry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 318. Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 29th September 2025

Place of origin: Wingham, Kent 1877 - General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 08 Jul 1877. Ship: John Barry Place of origin: Kent. Date of death: 10 Jul 1877 Date of burial: 14 Jul 1877 HSD145/1/1 Jul 1877

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
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on 9th January 2013

John Jordan was convicted on 06/12/1833 for stealing - a flute from his Master. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land on the 'John Barry', arriving 11/08/1834. Single man. Gaol Report: connections represented as respectable and exemplary. Hulk Report: Orderly 01/07/1836: Knopwood - Absent. Admonished. 29/12/1837: Knopwood - Drunk, neglect of duty & insolent. Admonished. 13/06/1838: Knopwood - Absent at night - solitary 1 week. 23/08/1838: Ticket of Leave granted 09/08/1839: on Ticket of Leave - misconduct. Tread Wheel 14 days. Free Certificate 1840 (no. 816)