John Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Oct 1829
Arrival
Jan 1830
Death
Oct 1837
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Personal Information

Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: 27th Oct 1837
Age at death: 35
Aliases: John Smith 3

Crime

Convicted at: Nottingham Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Oct 1829
Arrival: 18th Jan 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Smith was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 1st Oct 1829 and arriving 18th Jan 1830 with 200 passengers.

The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)

Bussorah MerchantBussorah Merchant (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 212
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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on 23rd May 2025

No; 1103 Trade; ploughman Height; 5 ft 8 3/4 inches aged 27 years old Married - 2 children. Lydia at Native place 1835 - Convict Musters No; 1103. Assigned to W R OConnor Died; 27 Oct 1837 1846 - Convict Musters. DEAD