John Morrison

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Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Bigamy
Departure
Mar 1823
Arrival
Aug 1823
Death
Jan 1870
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Personal Information

Name: John Morrison
Gender: Male
Born: 29th Jan 1799
Death: 1st Jan 1870
Age at death: 70
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Bigamy
Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1823
Ship: Henry
Arrival: 26th Aug 1823
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Morrison was transported on the Henry, departing 31st Mar 1823 and arriving 26th Aug 1823 with 161 passengers.

Henry 1825. The ship Henry, Captain Ferrier, arrived at Hobart Town, on the 9th ult. with 79 female prisoners, all whom were landed with the exception of two. There were also on board 25 free women, and 33 children, who came out, at the expence of Government, to join their husbands and parents. Sydney Gazette, 3 Mar 1825.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 174
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

Claims

"John Morrison is a Great Great Grandfather of the Lawless Family in Cooma. 1856. NSW"

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Convict Notes

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on 19th May 2026

JohnMorrison Married twice in Scotland first to a Janet Brown. Bigamist to an Elizabeth Caldwell. this can be verified in Scottish records

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on 19th February 2015

Married Mary Connors (convict) had one son Thomas Will Morrison