Summary
Born
Jan 1778
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Sep 1834
Arrival
Jan 1835
Death
Jan 1835
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Personal Information
Name: John Kirk
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1778
Death: 16th Jan 1835
Age at death: 57
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Stafford Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Sep 1834
Ship: Bengal Merchant
Arrival: 30th Jan 1835
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
John Kirk was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 30th Jan 1835 with 270 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 440 |
| 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
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John Kirk died on the voyage on 16/1/1835 (Convict Death Register). From the Sick List of the Bengal Merchant: John "Kink" (there was no one with the surname KINK on the voyage) Catarrh. Put on sick list 28/9/1834, discharged 2/10/1834 cured. No other details of John Kirk found.