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John Oliver was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 31st Dec 1813 and arriving 28th Jul 1814 with 204 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 134 |
| 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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Old Bailey GEORGE BROWN, JOHN OLIVER, Theft > pocketpicking, 2nd June 1813. 677. GEORGE BROWN , alias JEREMIAH HEALLY , and JOHN OLIVER were indicted for feloniously stealing, on the 17th of May , two three-shilling bank-tokens, two shillings, and a farthing, the property of William Gavis , from his person . WILLIAM GAVIS . On the 17th of May I was at Sadlers Wells door; the door had just opened as I missed my money. I was there about a minute before the doors were opened. I had eight shillings in my pocket; two three-shilling pieces, and two shillings. It was all safe when I came to the play-house door. I was going into the gallery. Q. Before you went in did you observe whether the prisoners were there - A. Yes. I saw them there just before the doors were opened. Q. Did you perceive the money go from you - A. No, I did not. As soon as I got upon the step I missed the money; it was in my breeches pocket; I found my pocket had been turned out. When the officer took the prisoners there were only seven shillings found. Both of the prisoners were near me. Heally was the nearest to me; Oliver was of his side. When I missed my money I laid hold of Heally; I said, you have robbed me. I saw nothing in his hand. I then laid hold of Oliver; I said, you have got my money. At the time I seized him he was not near enough to take my money without the other had handed it him. Oliver had seven shillings in his hand. When he was taken he said he had it of his master in the morning. Q. What day of the week was it - A. Monday the 17th. I believe it was last Monday three weeks. JURY. Did you lose a farthing likewise - A. That I cannot recollect. THOMAS BROWN . I am a weaver. I went in company with the prosecutor to Sadlers Wells; I saw Gavis collar the two young fellows, and I collared Oliver. Gavis had hold of both. I found some money in Oliver's hands two three-shilling tokens and a shilling. When the officer opened his hand there were seven shillings in it. He said he had the money of his master in the morning. JOHN FARREN . I am an officer at Sadlers Wells. When I was called Brown and Gavis had got hold of the two prisoners; Oliver had got some money in his hand; I saw it shine through his fingers; I told him to open his hand; he opened his hand; it turned out to be two three-shilling bank-tokens, a shilling, and a farthing. Garvis observed if it was his money there was orange-peel with it; he had some orange-peel in his pocket. On examining the hand there was orange-peel with the money. I looked at Oliver's hand and saw orange-peel. I then told the two prisoners they must go with me to Hatton Garden office. We searched them after they got to the office; Heally had two shillings about him and some halfpence. Oliver had nothing but halfpence in one of his pockets. Heally gave in his name as Brown, at the office. CHARLES BROWN . I am an officer of Hatton Garden office. When the two prisoners were brought to the office I searched them myself; what money I found upon Heally I delivered to him; one of the shillings the prosecutor said he believed it was his, but he could not positively swear it. One of the shillings the constable had first he positively swore to. Farron. This is the money I found in Oliver's hand. Prosecutor. I cannot positively swear to the shilling. Heally's Defence. I was going into the theatre; as soon as the door opened that gentleman collared me; I told him I had none of his money, and he let me go. I stood by him; I never offered to run away; and as they took me to Hatton Garden I said, do not collar me; I will go quietly. Oliver's Defence. This money I took of my master on Monday morning. I had it in my hand for safety. BROWN, GUILTY , aged 20. OLIVER, GUILTY , aged 17. Transported for Life . Second Middlesex jury, before Mr. Common Serjeant.
Sydney Gazette, 10 Sep 1814. SECRETARY'S OFFICE, SYDNEY, Saturday, 10th of September, 1814. THE contagious and malignant Disease which prevailed on board the Male Convict Ship Surry, on her late Passage hither from England, having been fatal to thirty-six of the Convicts destined for this Place, His Excellency the Governor deems it expedient that the Names of the unfortunate Sufferers shall be published, in Order that their Friends shall be officially apprised of their Decease. List of thirty six Conicts, who died at Sea, on board the Ship Surry, on her Voyage from England to New South Wales, with the Names of the Hulks from whence they had been embarked, and the Date at which they died. NAME. FROM WHAT HULK. WHEN DIED. 5 John Oliver .. Retribution................. 22d June 1814.
New South Wales, Australia, Colonial Secretary's Papers, 1788-1856 Name: John Oliver Event Date: 10 Sep 1814 Arrival year: 1814 Vessel: Surrey Event Description: On list of convicts who died at sea on board "Surry" Comments: Per "Surrey", 1814 Page: 535-6 Hulk: Retribution. Died 22 June 1814