Summary
Born
Jan 1789
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Sep 1839
Arrival
Jan 1840
Death
Mar 1842
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Personal Information
Name: John Kew
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1789
Death: 1st Mar 1842
Age at death: 53
Occupation: Cabinetmaker
Crime
Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Northampton Borough Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 20th Sep 1839
Ship: Canton
Arrival: 12th Jan 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Kew was transported on the Canton, departing 20th Sep 1839 and arriving 12th Jan 1840 with 241 passengers.
Canton (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 93 (48) New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849 |
| 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 |
Claims
No one has claimed John Kew yet.
Convict Notes
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Place of origin: Northampton, Northamptonshire No; 688. Aged; 50 years old Status; Married - 2 children. Wife Ann at Native Place 1841 - New Norfolk Colonial Hospital Admission dates: 26 Dec. 1841 Admitted with MANIA 1846 - Convict Muster. DIED; March 1842