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Voyage
Transportation
John Mahon was transported on the Minerva, departing 1st Jan 1818 and arriving 7th Jun 1818 with 167 passengers.
The Minerva was built at Lancaster, England in 1804. 4 voyages bringing convict transportees to Australia.
Minerva (generic)References
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Convict Notes




Conduct Record; Name; John Mahon No; 73. Ship; Minerva - 22 Dec 1817 Native Place; Westmeath - Nov 1817 - 7 years Transported for Felony Burials in the Parish of St David's, Hobart in the Year 1820 No; 379 Name; John Mahon When Died; 1820, 12 March When buried; 1820, 13 March Age; 18 years Ship’s Name; Minerva Quality or profession. Convict By Whom Ceremony was preformed; R Knopwood




Occupation: Jeweller 16 years old on arrival in VDL.




John MAHON was convicted for a Felony - bank notes, 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Minerva' 1817. Clear Conduct record in Colony. Died 12 March 1820 at Hobart, Tasmania. Aged 18yrs. Buried in St. David's cemetery, Hobart. Clergy - Rev'd R. Knopwood.