Summary
Born
May 1769
Conviction
Fraud
Departure
Mar 1811
Arrival
Sep 1811
Death
Dec 1829
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Personal Information
Name: John Sly
Gender: Male
Born: 25th May 1769
Death: 28th Dec 1829
Age at death: 60
Occupation: Engraver
Transportation
John Sly was transported on the Admiral Gambier And Friends, departing 31st Mar 1811 and arriving 29th Sep 1811 with 300 passengers.
Admiral Gambier And Friends (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 33 (18)NSW Australia Gaol Description and entrance books 1818-1930 |
| 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
"He is my 5th great grandfather"
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Gary Preston
Convict Notes
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ohn William Sly was born on 25 May 1769 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, the son of Ann and Robert. He married Elizabeth Flamston on 10 February 1810 in England. They had nine children in 23 years. He died on 28 December 1829 in Sydney, New South Wales, at the age of 60.
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Old Bailey Ref: t18091101-40 He was found guilty of forgery again and hanged in Sydney NSW 31/12/1829. HIs wife Elizabeth Flamston remarried James Chard.
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John sly re-offended in sydney for forgery and was hung at sydney jail in george st 28th December 1829