Summary
Born
May 1806
Conviction
Uttering/passing forged notes
Departure
Aug 1828
Arrival
Dec 1828
Death
Aug 1886
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Personal Information
Name: John Palmer
Gender: Male
Born: 25th May 1806
Death: 21st Aug 1886
Age at death: 80
Occupation: Carpenter
Voyage
Departed: 22nd Aug 1828
Ship: Royal George
Arrival: 24th Dec 1828
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
John Palmer was transported on the Royal George, departing 22nd Aug 1828 and arriving 24th Dec 1828 with 160 passengers.
1828 - Ship; Royal George from England. Total No of Embarked; 160 Male English Convicts. 158 Mustered & 2 Died on voyage.
Royal George (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 470 |
| 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 Dennington Money Palmer was the illegitimate son of Major General John Money of Norfolk, a soldier of fortune and pioneering aeronaut. After arriving in Sydney, John Palmer was bitten by the gold bug and spent most of the rest of his life in the mining town of Tambaroora NSW.