Summary
Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Mar 1846
Arrival
Aug 1846
Death
Sep 1846
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Personal Information
Name: John Newton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: 28th Sep 1846
Age at death: 23
Occupation: Agricultural labourer
Crime
Crime: Stealing clothes
Convicted at: Lancaster. Preston Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 4th Mar 1846
Ship: Palmyra
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1846
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Newton was transported on the Palmyra, departing 4th Mar 1846 and arriving 22nd Aug 1846 with 312 passengers.
Previously named "Lady Palmira". Built 1820 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 602 Tons.
Palmyra (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 40 |
| 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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DEATH UNDER SENTENCE - Digital/CON63-1-2/1355275p1 Place of origin: Wilaston, Cheshire CON33-1-81 Image 198 No; 18886. Height; 5 ft 4 1/2 in Aged; 23 years old Stealing a Shirt and Trousers Served; 47th Reg't 5 years, deserted and was taken up for felony No; 18886 Name; John Newton alias Tho's Shergold TRIAL; 7 January 1846 DIED; 28 September 1846, Ricky HIlls