Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Roach was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 26th Mar 1827 and arriving 31st Jul 1827 with 190 passengers.
Governor Ready (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 125 (64) |
| 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 Roach was 18 years old when tried at the Old Bailey for stealing, on the 14th August 1826, one handkerchief, value, 5s., the goods of John Denny Clunn, from his person. John had been in gaol before. Tasmanian records say John was born 1806 and was 21 years old on arrival. He had tattoos, scars, brown eyes and hair, was 5'6 1/2" tall, single, mother in St Bartholomews hospital. He was last in White Crop Street, protestant and his occupation was a "Woman's shoemaker". 1830: Assigned to Mr Stephenson 1832-33: Assigned to Mr Betts 19/8/1834: Colonial Conviction at Launceston. 1835 muster: Public Works. 1842: Free Certificate.
Born at Sea, have no more idea of his birth date, maybe 1810-1811
John Roach is our original ancestor who married Elizabeth Westbrook ( convict) If you would like to make contact please email noelene@dcsi.net.au