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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
John Smith was transported on the Rodney, departing 19th Aug 1850 and arriving 28th Nov 1850 with 316 passengers.
1853 - Voyage. From Queenstown the 24 Nov. Capt. McLean. 342 male convicts
Rodney (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 336 |
| 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
Old Bailey: 21/8/1848: JOHN SMITH , stealing 1 watch, value 8l.; the goods of Emily Farrer, in the dwelling-house of Joseph Sherwood. John Smith's proper name was James Whiting. The Old Bailey trial stated that John was 28 but on his conduct record he was 36, he could read and write, was 5'4 3/4" tall, fair complexion, Brown hair and eyes, native place: Bury St Edmunds, scar under right eye, face slightly pockpitted, small mole back of right wrist, married. 24/8/1852: TOL 31/8/1852: Recommended for CP 21/6/1853: CP