John Mcdonald

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Summary

Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Insubordination
Departure
Oct 1845
Arrival
Nov 1845
Death
Sep 1892
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Personal Information

Name: John Mcdonald
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: 30th Sep 1892
Age at death: 71
Occupation: Shepherd

Crime

Convicted at: Unknown
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Oct 1845
Arrival: 10th Nov 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Mcdonald was transported on the Gilbert Henderson, departing 1st Oct 1845 and arriving 10th Nov 1845 with 26 passengers.

Gilbert HendersonGilbert Henderson (generic)

References

Primary SourceLibraries Tasmania's Online collection CON37-1-2 Image 219

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Convict Notes

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No; 554. Tried; Grahamstown - 13 July 1843. Offence; Insubordination. Refusing to obey orders of the Col of the 91st Reg't 91 Reg't - 4 years R.C. Can read & write, Black hair & blue eyes 1853 - Departures. 14 Aug 1853. from Launceston per Ship: Clarence Ship to colony: Gilbert Henderson Bound to: Melbourne Rank: Steerage passenger. Status: Free by servitude 1862 - 1877. Admission dates: 19 Nov 1862, 19 Apr 1877 Ship to colony: Gilbert Henderson Port Arthur Insane Asylum: 1871 - Disease; Mania and Dementia CON127/1/4 page 98 CON127/1/5 page 123 CON127/1/6 page 59 Cascades Hospital for the Insane: HSD54/1/1 page 46 Discharged; 12 July 1890. Removed to the Hospital for the Insane. New Norfolk DIED in Hospital for Insane New Norfolk - 30 Sept 1892