Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Smith was transported on the Marion, departing 7th Jun 1845 and arriving 16th Sep 1845 with 299 passengers.
Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood ship of 684 Tons. The 1847/48 voyage sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) BUT also went on to Port Phillip Bay, Victoria where 300 exiles disembarked. (The newspaper source says they were from Millbank, Pentonville & Parkhurst prisons.)
Marion (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 304. Tasmanian Archives - convict records |
| 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
John SMITH (proper name William Turrell)was convicted at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, London on 11 March 1845 for stealing a case of surgical instruments. Previously served 3 months for picking pockets. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Marion' 1845. Aged 21yrs; a carpenter; 5'6 1/2"; Protestant; can read & write; single man. Native place of birth: St. Andrews Street, Holborn. Brother - Henry, at sea. Sister - Mary VDL: 12 mths Probation Period. Station Gang: Rocky Hills Various assignments, including Sorell, New Norfolk, Launceston, East Tamar. 19 March 1850: Ticket of Leave granted. 15 March 1852: Free Certificate issued.