John Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Aug 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: John Smith [7848]

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset, Bridgewater General Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Aug 1842
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 28th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Smith was transported on the Moffatt, departing 10th Aug 1842 and arriving 28th Nov 1842 with 391 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 187 (95)
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 11th September 2025

Libraries Tasmania's online collections Name: Smith, John Additional identifier: 2 Departure date: 14 Aug 1842. Departure port: Portsmouth Ship: Moffatt (3) Place of origin: Wakefield, Yorkshire No; 7848. John Smith 2 1848 - 8 February 1848. Ticket of Leave. Trade; Excavator