Summary
Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Felony (unspecified)
Departure
Apr 1825
Arrival
Aug 1825
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Ricks
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Rix, John Raikes
Voyage
Departed: 15th Apr 1825
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 18th Aug 1825
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
John Ricks was transported on the Norfolk, departing 15th Apr 1825 and arriving 18th Aug 1825 with 181 passengers.
1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832
Norfolk (generic)References
| Primary Source | State Archives NSW (Indents NRS 12188; Item 2/8272; Microfiche 658)&(Butts of COF NRS 12210). Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 260 |
| 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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Certificate of Freedom No. 38/293 dated 9 April 1838, named John Raikes, Year of Birth 1807, Offence Felony, Trade Labourer Indents: named John Raikes, Tried 30 April 1824
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Ricks became part of John Tennant's gang of Bushrangers and was sentenced to 7 years transportation to Norfolk Island on 23 Sep 1829.