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Transportation
John Mcdonald was transported on the British Sovereign, departing 16th Dec 1840 and arriving 17th Mar 1841 with 74 passengers.
Built in Sunderland 1840. Tonnage 493. Rig. Appears to be only one voyage transporting convict persons to Australia - Departing Dublin, Ireland 16 Dec 1840 to arrive at Van Diemen's Land 18 March 1841. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the full register of transportees are not yet listed on this web site but are currently being added. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
British Sovereign (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records. |
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Convict Notes
Conduct Record : https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-7$init=CON33-1-7p72 John McDonald, tried Ct Martial Rl. Barracks, Dublin, Life. Protestant, can read & write. Transported for Mutinous conduct. Stated this offence: Throwing a Regimental Cap at Major McDougal. I was 4 times before tried - for Mutinous conduct, 30 days Solitary, Losing my bonnet - 6 weeks Solitary. Insubordination 100 Lashes. Single. Age 30, Trade, Tallow chandler, Native place, Ayr, Scotland. Surgeon’s Report: Keen, shrewd & handy, but not sterling. Marked D inside left arm, has been a soldier in the 42nd Foot 10 years. Many incidents of misconduct and punishments. 8.10 .50 Ticket of Leave. 29.10.50 T.L. revoked. 22.4.51. T.L. 20/12/53, Rec. for a C.P. Cond. Pardon 31.10.54. Remarks: 22/10/51 Constable. --------------------------------------------------- Appropriation Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON27-1-8$init=CON27-1-8p172 1571. John McDonald, 42nd Regt 10 years, age 30 , height 5ft 6, Trade, Tallow chandler, tried at Dublin, Life, Native place, Ayr, How appropriated- 2 years. --------------------------------------------------