John Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Robbery with violence
Departure
May 1845
Arrival
Aug 1845
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Aliases: John Smith 1

Crime

Convicted at: York Special Assizes
Sentence term: 20 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th May 1845
Arrival: 25th Aug 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island

Transportation

John Smith was transported on the David Malcolm, departing 13th May 1845 and arriving 25th Aug 1845 with 221 passengers.

Built 1839 at Moulmein, India. Wood barque of 495 Tons.

David MalcolmDavid Malcolm (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 290
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 12th September 2024

John Smith 1 Place of origin: Sproatley, Yorkshire No; 18641 Offence; Robbery & Violence [Highway Robbery & stealing 9/6] 1853 - 4 October 1853. Ticket of Leave 1856 - 26 February 1856. Conditional Pardon 2nd Conviction 1865 - 22 May 1865. DEATH of John Smith per Ship; David Malcolm Free by servitude. Brought in for internment by the Police to the General Hospital Hobart aged 45 years old [born abt 1820] ** unable to determine which John Smith as 2 on board by the same name **