Summary
Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Sep 1839
Arrival
Jan 1840
Death
Jan 1840
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Personal Information
Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 1st Jan 1840
Age at death: 24
Occupation: Blacksmith
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lower Canada Court Martial
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 20th Sep 1839
Ship: Canton
Arrival: 12th Jan 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Smith was transported on the Canton, departing 20th Sep 1839 and arriving 12th Jan 1840 with 241 passengers.
Canton (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 99 (51) UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849 |
| 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
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NO; 2763 Place of origin: Mayo Trial; Lower Canada Ct. Martial - 1 Oct 1838 Transported for Desertion Married Trade; Horse Shoe'r Height; 5 ft 7 in Age; 24