Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John O'brien was transported on the David Malcolm, departing 13th May 1845 and arriving 25th Aug 1845 with 221 passengers.
Built 1839 at Moulmein, India. Wood barque of 495 Tons.
David Malcolm (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 290. Tasmanian Archives - convict records. |
| 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
Details upon arrival in VDL: Aged 30 yrs; single man; 5'7" height. Native place of birth: Co. Mayo, Ireland. Father: George - at native place Mother: Bridget Brothers: Patrick; Michael; xxx Sisters: Honora & Bridget (ref. for family details - Convict Indent record)
John O'BRIEN was convicted at York, England on 10 July 1844 for the manslaughter of Benjamin Gott. Tried with 5 other men. Life Sentence. 1st conviction. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'David Malcolm' arriving 1845 but first stationed at Norfolk Island (off the east coast of New South Wales, Australia). Transferred to Van Diemen's Land itself in 1847 per the ship 'Tory'.