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Crime
Transportation
James Sheriff was transported on the John, departing 27th Sep 1836 and arriving 7th Feb 1837 with 260 passengers.
John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.
John (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 385 (195) |
| 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
1837 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents No; 37 - 392. 178. Name; James Sherriff ** 2 by same name on Board Ship and arrival year; John 4 - 7 Feb 1837 Age; 14 years. Read & write. Protestant Single Height; 4 ft 11 1/2 in 1843 - Certificate of Freedom. No; 43/1169. Dated 23 July 1843. Name; James Sherriff ** 2 by same same name on board ** Ship and arrival year; John 4. 1837 When and where tried; Stafford - 29 June 1836. Offence; Stealing Shoes. Sentence; 7 years Native County; Birmingham, Warrick-shire, England Trade; Labourer Year of Birth; 1822 Height; 5 ft. 3 3/4 in Hair; Brown. Eyes; Brown. Complexion; Brown Additional Remarks; Held a Ticket of Leave; 41/2690 dated 11 Dec 1841.