Summary
Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1834
Arrival
Aug 1834
Death
Jan 1865
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Personal Information
Name: Richard Downes
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: 14th Jan 1865
Age at death: 55
Occupation: Farm labourer & ploughman
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Essex Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 2nd Apr 1834
Ship: John Barry
Arrival: 11th Aug 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Richard Downes was transported on the John Barry, departing 2nd Apr 1834 and arriving 11th Aug 1834 with 319 passengers.
John Barry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 316 |
| 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
Level 338
Level 338
Place of origin: Essex CON18/1/11 Page 39 No; 950. Trade; Farm Labourer aged 24 years old. Height; 5 ft 6 inches 1864 - General Hospital Hobart. Name; Richard Downs ** Admission dates: 26 Sep 1864 Ship: John Barry. Place of origin: Essex Date of death: 14 Jan 1865 from Chronic Bronchitis HSD145/1/1 Jan 1865