Summary
Born
Jan 1800
Conviction
Robbery
Departure
Apr 1831
Arrival
Aug 1831
Death
Dec 1885
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Personal Information
Name: John Nash
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1800
Death: 27th Dec 1885
Age at death: 85
Occupation: Sawyer (top or bottom)
Voyage
Departed: 12th Apr 1831
Ship: Proteus
Arrival: 3rd Aug 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Nash was transported on the Proteus, departing 12th Apr 1831 and arriving 3rd Aug 1831 with 112 passengers.
Proteus (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 84 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
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John was convicted in 1831 for his role in the Swing Riots, and was sentenced to death, but received a commutation to 14 years' transportation. Eventually he returned to England, then departed for America in 1846, settling near Oshkosh, Wisconsin.