Summary
Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Oct 1842
Arrival
Jan 1843
Death
Jan 1906
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Personal Information
Name: John Rushton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: 20th Jan 1906
Age at death: 84
Occupation: Farmer
Crime
Convicted at: Lancaster, Preston General Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Transportation
John Rushton was transported on the Duchess Of Northumberland, departing 1st Oct 1842 and arriving 18th Jan 1843 with 271 passengers.
Duchess Of Northumberland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 214 |
| 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 |
Claims
"John Rushton was my wife's Great Grandfather Some records show him as John, John Joseph"
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Clarence Smith
Photos
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Convict Notes
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He was buried at Fingal Tasmania
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1. John was pardon on 22 August 1854. 2. John's first marriage was to a convict lady Ellen Cummins on the 16 August 1855 at Lake River Tasmania 3. John married Sarah Ann Mullins and then lived in Mathinne, Tasmania. He died and was buried in Fingal Tasmania