John Julius Mcdonald

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Summary

Born
Jan 1775
Conviction
Arson
Departure
May 1838
Arrival
Sep 1838
Death
Sep 1839
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Personal Information

Name: John Julius Mcdonald
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1775
Death: 30th Sep 1839
Age at death: 64
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Arson
Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th May 1838
Ship: Minerva
Arrival: 28th Sep 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Julius Mcdonald was transported on the Minerva, departing 25th May 1838 and arriving 28th Sep 1838 with 161 passengers.

The Minerva was built at Lancaster, England in 1804. 4 voyages bringing convict transportees to Australia.

MinervaMinerva (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 279 (141)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 31st December 2024

Scottish Indexes; High Court of Justiciary Trial Papers Title Trial papers relating to John Julius McDonald, Eliza or Elizabeth McDonald Name John Julius McDonald Role Accused Designation husband of Elizabeth Davidson, broker (co-accused) Age 64 Approx Birth Year 1773 Crime Wilful fire-raising Crime Location 22 West Bow, Edinburgh Trial Date 22 July 1837 Trial Location Edinburgh Verdict Guilty Sentence Transportation - Life NRS Reference JC26/1837/558 Notes Diet continued JC8/37, f.81r. Includes; Inventory of household furniture and other effects in house in West Bow (Feb 1837) and bookshop account book (1836). *** Eliza or Elizabeth McDonald (m.s. Davidson), wife of John Julius McDonald (co-accused) Aged; 32 years old Transported to V.D.L. per Ship; Atwick.

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on 2nd April 2022

1837 - Trial; 22 July 1837. Transported for "Wilful fire raising" 1838 - Indent No; 13422. Status; Married 1839 - Burials in the Parish of New Norfolk No; 419. Name; John Julius MacDonald Abode; New Norfolk. When buried; 1 October Age: 64 years Ship’s Name; Minerva Quality or profession. Hospital Patient

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on 5th June 2021

New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Tasmania Year; 1841 No; 1344 Name; Julius John Mc Donald Ship; Minerva Remarks; DIED; 30 Sept 1839