John Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Robbery
Departure
Mar 1833
Arrival
Aug 1833
Death
Feb 1845
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Personal Information

Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: 23rd Feb 1845
Age at death: 46
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Robbery
Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Mar 1833
Ship: Waterloo
Arrival: 3rd Aug 1833
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Smith was transported on the Waterloo, departing 11th Mar 1833 and arriving 3rd Aug 1833 with 216 passengers.

1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 25 (14)
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

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New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. John Smith No; 1454 - 56 Age; 34 Est birth Year; 1799 Single; Read & Write. Protestant. Native Place: Manchester Calling; ? factory, Church Singer and actor Date of Trial: 3 Dec 1832. Lancaster Offence Robbing Cart Sentence; Life. Previous 7 years Height; 5 ft. 4 1/2 inches Complexion: Dark Ruddy Hair: Dark Brown Eyes; Greenish Noted against his name; Died in Newcastle Hospital 23 Feb 1845. per letter 45/4305 - 5 May 1845