John May

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Summary

Born
Feb 1799
Conviction
Rape
Departure
Mar 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John May
Gender: Male
Born: 10th Feb 1799
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Bricklayer

Crime

Crime: Rape
Convicted at: Oxford Special Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Mar 1844
Ship: Blundell
Arrival: 12th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John May was transported on the Blundell, departing 13th Mar 1844 and arriving 12th Jul 1844 with 210 passengers.

BlundellBlundell (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 27 (15)
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

Andrew King avatar
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on 12th February 2021

May was convicted of the rape of 10 year old Mary Douglas, at Henley-on-Thames, Oxon on 4th September 1843.