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Transportation
John Sayers was transported on the Atlas, departing 5th Jun 1819 and arriving 19th Oct 1819 with 167 passengers.
Atlas (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 173 (88) |
| 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
Surrey Assizes. On Thursday morning no less than 13 were put to the bar, charged with feloniously passing away and having in their possession counterfeit notes, purporting of the Bank of England. From an understanding between the solicitors of the Bank and those of the prisoners, ... were allowed to plead guilty to minor offence. Their names were as follows: … John Sears, Richard Twine, John Ridgeway, Francis Woodham, Jonathan Webster, … Windsor and Eton Express, 28 March 1819.
Colonial Secretary Index. SEARS, John. Per "Atlas", 1819 1820 Apr 13 Escaped awaiting transportation to Newcastle but recaptured and sent per "Elizabeth Henrietta" (Reel 6007; 4/3501 p.340) 1820 Apr 13 On list of prisoners transported to Newcastle per "Elizabeth Henrietta" (Reel 6007; 4/3501 p.341) 1821 Mar On monthly return of prisoners punished at Newcastle; appears as Sayers (Reel 6023; 4/1718 p.125) 1821 On list of convicts at Port Macquarie (Reel 6019; 4/3864 pp.344-5) -------------------------------------------------- COURT OF CRIMINAL JURISDICTION. TUESDAY. (21st) —Thomas Smith, Thomas Blazey, Edward Aibrey, Thomas Fox, and John Sears, for stealing a boat, the property of Mr. William Stuart.—All found guilty, and sentenced 7 years to Newcastle to hard labour ; the first year to work in double irons. Sydney Gazette, 25 Mar 1820. ------------------------------------------------------- TWENTY POUNDS REWARD.—Whereas, on Sunday Night last, or early on Monday Morning, the undermentioned Prisoners made their Escape from His Majesty's Gaol at Sydney, by breaking through the Wall thereof; the above Reward of Twenty Pounds will be given for the Apprehension of the said Prisoners; or a proportionate Part for any of them:— Michael Haggarty, Thomas Smith, Edward Abrey, George White, John Doyle, Thomas Rourke, commonly known as Slasher, Thomas Till, Thomas Fox, John Sears, John Carr, and Bryan Dunn. Sydney, 11 April, 1820. JOHN JAQUES, Jailor. The following have since been apprehended:— Thomas Smith, George White, Thomas Fox, John Sears, Bryan Dunn, and Thomas Rourke. Sydney Gazette, 15 Apr 1820. --------------------------------------------------- List of Prisoners transported to Newcastle on H.M. Brig Elizth. Henrietta, 13 April 1820. John Sears, convicted by Sydney Crim. Court, 15 Mar 1820, sentence to Newcastle, 7 years and first 12 months to hard labor in double irons, Trade, Labourer, per Atlas (4), Original conviction, Surry, 19 Mar 1819, 14 years.
New South Wales, Australia, Colonial Secretary's Papers, 1788-1856 Copies of Letters Sent Outside The Colony, "Foreign", 1814-1856 Page; 344 Name; John Sears Ship: Altas (4) No; 44 Where and by whom convicted. Sydney Criminal Court Sentence: 7 years Date of Conviction; 15th March 1820 Noted against his name; Died 11 May 1826 --------------------------------------- New South Wales, Australia, Colonial Secretary's Papers, 1788-1856 Copies of Letters Sent Within The Colony, 1814-1827 Name; John Sears Where and by whom; Sydney Criminal Court Where; 15 March 1820 Sentence to Newcastle; Double Irons Trade; Labourer Ship came in; Altas (4) Original Place Where; Surrey Original Place When; 29 March 1819 Original Sentence; 14 years Remarks; "Sunday last the 9th instant and of the present effect their escape ... John Sears" -------------------------------------- Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 Name: John Sears Death Date: 1826 Death Place: New South Wales Registration Year: 1826 Registration Place: Port Macquarie, New South Wales Volume Number: V1826727 10