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Voyage
Transportation
John Oswald was transported on the David Lyon, departing 29th Apr 1830 and arriving 18th Aug 1830 with 221 passengers.
Built in Ipswitch 1819. 476 tons. 1830 Voyage departed Sheerness, UK on 2 May 1830 for Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), Australia, arriving 18 Aug 1830 (108 days). 217 to 220 male convicts onboard (a few convicts may be recorded by alias name which alters number). Master of Ship: James Berry Ship's Surgeon: Charles Cameron
David Lyon (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 353 (179) References: SWD26/5, 28. https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=4233. References: SWD6, 26/5, 26/6, 27, Mercury 21 Jan 1863 |
| 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
Orphan Number: 4233 Orphan: Mary Ann OSWALD Mother: KELLY, Catherine Father: OSWALD, John Mother's ship: Blackfriar Father's ship: David Lyons Age when admitted: 6yrs 6mths Date admitted: 4 Jun 1862 Date discharged: 15 Aug 1863 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: mother Remarks: mother married to James Burton, Patrick Kennedy Orphan Number: 4232 Orphan: Margaret OSWALD Mother: KELLY, Catherine Father: OSWALD, John Mother's ship: Blackfriar Father's ship: David Lyons Age when admitted: 5yrs 4mths Date admitted: 5 Feb 1863 Date discharged: Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Remarks: mother married to James Burton, Patrick Kennedy References: SWD6, 26/5, 26/6, 27, Mercury 21 Jan 1863
Trade; Groom & Carter Aged; 20 years old 1854 - Marriage Permissions; 8 March. John Oswall ** & Catherine Kelly 1854 - Marriage. John aged 39 years old Catherine aged 24 years old 1856 - Birth of Mary Ann Oswald. 1 Jan 1856. 1857 - Birth of Female Chil. Given Name Not Recorded. 30 Oct 1857. Informant; Mother 1862 - Birth of Male child. Given Name Not Recorded. 23 Jan 1862. Informant; Annie Atkinson. Aunt. 1862 - 21 May 1862. Death. Cause of death; Pneumonia. Trade; Seaman. aged 52 years. Born Kent 1862 - Queen's Orphan School Application for admission 29 May 1862 and 20 January 1863; Application made by Dr Hall & Rev. Woods. FATHER; John Oswald. DEAD. Was a seaman but lately employed at the waterworks. Ship; David Lyons. 1830 MOTHER; Catherine Kelly. Residence; Near the Wesleyan Chapel off Macquarie St, Ship; Blackfriar CHILD; Mary Ann Oswald. Aged; 6 years 5 months and 3 days Remarks: The mother has 2 other children one between 5-6 years and an infant under 2 years, states her mother will take charge of one and she will look after the infant.