John Matthews

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Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jun 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Matthews
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Hereford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jun 1842
Ship: Emily
Arrival: 24th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Matthews was transported on the Emily, departing 25th Jun 1842 and arriving 24th Nov 1842 with 240 passengers.

Emily 2 departed Dublin 13/7/1844.

EmilyEmily (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 125 (64)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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on 2nd June 2026

Place of origin: Leintwardine, Herefordshire CON33-1-31 Image 130 No; 7419. Trade; Ploughman & Farm Lab. aged 32 years old, single Offence; Stealing a pair of Gaiters