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Transportation
John Mellon was transported on the Lord Sidmouth, departing 9th Nov 1820 and arriving 19th Feb 1821 with 162 passengers.
A Barque built in Jersey (Briton) 1815. Tonnage 194. Built by Matthew le Boeuf. Three (3) voyages to Australia transporting convicted persons. (The 1821 does not yet have complete details on this web site.)
Lord Sidmouth (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849 1821 Lord Sidmouth |
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Convict Notes
From Co Wicklow Ireland convicted for stealing lead from a roof. 5' 3 1/2" sallow complexion sandy hair and dark eyes. Note states died 5/10/1842 and cert 29/1018 The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) View title info Thu 12 Aug 1824 PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, SYDNEY, August 11, 1824. THE undermentioned Prisoners having absented themselves from their respective Employments, and some of them at large with false Certificates, all Constables and others are hereby required to use their utmost Exertions in lodging them in safe Custody : . John Mellon, .Ld. Sidmouth ,ss County Wicklow, A feet s and a half Inches, dark eyes, sandy hair, sallow comp. Servant to Mr. J. W. Brown. Still at large 2/11/1824 The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Mon 12 Nov 1827 Received Cert of freedom 1828 New South Wales, Australia Census (Australian Copy) for John Mellon Free by servitude. Religion Catholic labourer working for William Johnstone of Bathurst