John Sandford

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Summary

Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1848
Arrival
Jul 1848
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Sandford
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Apr 1848
Ship: Bangalore
Arrival: 14th Jul 1848
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land from Bermuda

Transportation

John Sandford was transported on the Bangalore, departing 11th Apr 1848 and arriving 14th Jul 1848 with 205 passengers.

Built 1843 at Jersey. Wood barque of 877 Tons.

BangaloreBangalore (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 282
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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Convict Notes

Jillian Brewer avatar
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on 14th April 2023

Convicted of stealing two bottles of quicksilver from his master, William Golding, in concert with Joseph Priestly (Thomas Arbuthnot 1847), George James Saunders (Theresa to VDL 1845) and John Robinson (found not guilty). Sent first to Bermuda and then to VDL. Recorded as married in prison records, but indent shows unmarried but lived with Emma Watts.