Summary
Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Stealing lead
Departure
Aug 1837
Arrival
Jan 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Mcdermott
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Stealing lead
Convicted at: Lancaster. Liverpool Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 29th Aug 1837
Ship: Royal Sovereign
Arrival: 9th Jan 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Mcdermott was transported on the Royal Sovereign, departing 29th Aug 1837 and arriving 9th Jan 1838 with 150 passengers.
Royal Sovereign (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 133 (68) |
| 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 McDermott was 17 years old on arrival in VDL and he was transported for 'Stealing 2cwt of lead'. Sick List of the Royal Sovereign: John McDermott, age 17, Catarrhus - put on sick list 12/7/1837, discharged 16/9/1837 cured. 1842: TOL 26/1/1843: Free Certificate.