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John Sloss was transported on the Norfolk, departing 12th May 1835 and arriving 28th Aug 1835 with 282 passengers.
1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832
Norfolk (generic)References
| Primary Source | Libraries Tasmania. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 63 (33) |
| 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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Scottish Indexes - High Court of Justiciary Trial Papers Title Trial papers relating to John Sloss Name John Sloss Role Accused Age 29 Approx Birth Year 1805 Crime Theft by housebreaking, habit and repute, and previous conviction Trial Date 7 January 1835 Trial Location Glasgow Verdict Guilty Verdict Comments Guilty in terms of own confession. Sentence Transportation - 7 years Previous Convictions Theft NRS Reference JC26/1835/261 Notes Pannel cannot write. Pannel pleaded guilty to all charges other than the aggravation of housebreaking. The Advocate Depute passed from this aggravation. Related Documents AD14/34/117 ** John Sloss, shoemaker, Havannah Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire 29 CON18-1-18 Image 54 No; 2071. Rank: Steerage. Status: Free by servitude. Departure date: 23 Feb 1852 Departure port: Launceston. Ship: Swift Ship to colony: Norfolk Bound to: Melbourne POL220/1/1 p592
Description List: aged 29, Trade Shoemaker https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-18$init=CON18-1-18P54 Conduct Record: Tried 7 Jan. 1835 for Housebreaking, convicted before, has not followed any lawful employment for many years, Single, Free Certificate 45/1842 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-40$init=CON31-1-40P143JPG