John Rothwell

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Summary

Born
Jan 1800
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Nov 1835
Arrival
Feb 1836
Death
Jan 1871
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Personal Information

Name: John Rothwell
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1800
Death: 9th Jan 1871
Age at death: 71
Occupation: Joiner

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Session Peace
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Nov 1835
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 21st Feb 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Rothwell was transported on the Asia 1, departing 5th Nov 1835 and arriving 21st Feb 1836 with 292 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 205 (105)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Place of origin: Bolton, Lancashire Cooper on board the ship No; 1122. Trade; Joiner and Wood Turner aged 35 years old, blind right eye Status; Married - 5 children. Wife; Elizabeth at Native Place. 1843 - Free Certificate. No; 56 1871 - Possible Death Record. Date of death: 08 Jan 1871 Aged; 73 years old, Carpenter. RGD35/1/40 no 30