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Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John King
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Indoor servant

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Apr 1838
Ship: Westmoreland
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John King was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.

The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)

WestmorelandWestmoreland (generic)

References

Primary SourceState Archives NSW (Indents: NRS 12189; Item: X641; Microfiche: 734)

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Convict Notes

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on 19th July 2020

Non-Annotated Printed Indentures: Convict No. 38-1517, aged 42, can read & write, Protestant, Widower, Native Place Co. Armagh, Trade In-door servant, Offence Stealing plate, Tried 16 Jan. 1838 in Dublin City, no former convictions