Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Parkinson was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 27th Jul 1838 and arriving 21st Nov 1838 with 291 passengers.
Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 317 (160) Trial Records from Assizes Minute Book ASSI11/7. Trial Report from "Birmingham Journal" of 12 August 1837, page 7. |
| 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
John Parkinson married Jane Elizabeth Gerven Gregory on 18 September 1836 in the Parish of Aston, Edgbaston, Warwickshire. They both appeared before the Warwick Assize on 8 August 1837. Jane was found Guilty of stealing 12 yards of carpet on 14 June 1837, the property of William and Thomas Mole. John was found guilty of receiving stolen property.