John Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Aug 1833
Arrival
Dec 1833
Death
Apr 1837
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Personal Information

Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: 3rd Apr 1837
Age at death: 25
Occupation: Butcher

Crime

Convicted at: Leicester Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Aug 1833
Ship: John
Arrival: 1st Dec 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Smith was transported on the John, departing 3rd Aug 1833 and arriving 1st Dec 1833 with 261 passengers.

John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 192. Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON31-1-40,262,46,L,80
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

Gaynor Lovett avatar
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on 18th June 2026

Source: Prisoner No. 1779 (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-40/CON31-1-40P46)

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
106
on 6th December 2012

John Smith was convicted at Leicester on 01/07/1833 for stealing two 5 pound notes. 7yr sentence. Surgeon's report: Good. Single man. 21yrs; Hazel eyes; lt brown eyes; 5'4"; butcher; Native Place - West Bromwich. Van Diemens Land: Assigned to Rev'd S. Martin 29/12/1834: using provative and insubordinate language. - 3mths in Launceston Chain Gang. 02/06/1835: Martin - insolence. 36 lashes. 25/04/1836: Martin - neglect of duty & insolence. 36 lashes. Accidently killed by the upsetting of a cart - 03/04/1837.