John Mcpherson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1833
Arrival
Aug 1833
Death
Jul 1890
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Personal Information

Name: John Mcpherson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 23rd Jul 1890
Age at death: 76
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Northumberland Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Apr 1833
Arrival: 12th Aug 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Mcpherson was transported on the Emperor Alexander, departing 6th Apr 1833 and arriving 12th Aug 1833 with 210 passengers.

The Emperor Alexander ship was built at Chepstow, Wales in 1814. 366 tons. 1833 voyage from Sheerness to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) with 210 male convicts (2 deaths) from Britain. 124 days voyage.

Emperor AlexanderEmperor Alexander (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 42
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

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Offence; Stealing a shovel New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-22 page 164 (22 May 1889 to 08 Oct 1889) POL709-1-23 page 48 (09 Jan 1890 to 13 Mar 1890) 1890 - Possible Death Record. Date of death: 23 Jul 1890. Aged; 83 years old. Last known residence: New Town Charitable Institution, New Town Date of burial: 25 Jul 1890. Cornelian Bay, Pauper, Section A, Number 519