Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
John Parker was transported on the Ocean, departing 22nd Apr 1823 and arriving 27th Aug 1823 with 175 passengers.
The 'Ocean' was an English merchant ship and whaler built in 1794 at South Shields, England. In 1803 she accompanied the ship 'Calcutta' to Australia, acting as a transport supply ship. When the settlers abondoned Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria the ship transferred convicts, settlers and marines to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). In 1815, 1817 & 1823 the 'Ocean' transported convicts to New South Wales.
Ocean (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 42 |
| 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 |
Claims
"My great great grandfather."
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Convict Notes
1832 - 1834. New South Wales, Australia, Convict Records Application to re-unite with Family. John Parker alias Palmer. Wife; Rebecca Higgins & 3 children
It is highly likely that John was the father of Sophia Maria Robson Smith as he had requested permission to marry her mother and it had been granted, before they could marry however John's wife Rebecca and their sons arrived from England
John Parker was born about 1795. His family lived in Wilby, Norfolk before his conviction. He was married to Rebecca Huggins and had three sons when he was transported. He finally settled in Castlereagh where he purchased land and became a successful farmer. He and Rebecca had two more sons in Australia. John died in 1874. He and Rebecca are buried in the Cemetery at Castlereagh along with four of their sons. Many of his descendants still live in the Penrith area.