John Matthews

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Summary

Born
Jan 1793
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Dec 1813
Arrival
Jul 1814
Death
Jan 1867
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Personal Information

Name: John Matthews
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1793
Death: 1st Jan 1867
Age at death: 74
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Dec 1813
Arrival: 28th Jul 1814
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Matthews was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 31st Dec 1813 and arriving 28th Jul 1814 with 204 passengers.

Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.

Surrey Or SurrySurrey Or Surry (generic)

References

Primary Sourcehttps://www.dropbox.com/s/hp81u3ycz8yw3p1/1845-McLouglin:Trinder: Barrett: McElroy History copy 12-50-30 copy.pdf?dl=0

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