John Smith

Edit

Summary

Born
Jan 1797
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Oct 1816
Arrival
Mar 1817
Death
Jan 1834
Step 0 of 0

Personal Information

Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1797
Death: 1st Jan 1834
Age at death: 37
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Essex Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th Oct 1816
Ship: Fame
Arrival: 8th Mar 1817
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Smith was transported on the Fame, departing 9th Oct 1816 and arriving 8th Mar 1817 with 201 passengers.

FameFame (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 282
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

Claims

No one has claimed John Smith yet.

Photos

Become a supporter to manage photos for this convict.

No photos have been added for John Smith.

Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 27th December 2025

National Archives. Hulk Records. HO-9-8_2 page 25/51.Portsmouth hulks- Leviathan, Captivity and Received 17 prisoners from Chelmsford, 27 March 1816. John Smith, age 18, C.R. (Capital respite) 11 March 1816, Chelmsford, Life. Fame, NSW.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 25th April 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Liverpool St Luke. No; 414 Name; John Smith Abode; Liverpool Hospital When buried; 1834, 8 Mar. Age; 33 [1800/1] Ship’s Name; Fame Quality or profession. Ticket of Leave By Whom Ceremony was preformed; Robert Cartwright

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 25th April 2021

1829 - 10 Dec. Ticket of Leave. 29/888 John Smith. Ship; Fame; Essex Assises - 11 March 1816. Life. Allowed to remain in the District of Bringelly

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 22nd April 2021

Native Place; Essex. Age; 19. Height; 5 ft 2 1/2 in Eyes; Hazel Hair; Brown Complexion; Pale. 29/888

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 22nd April 2021

1829 - 10 Dec. Ticket of Leave. 29/888 Name; John Smith Ship; Fame Trial where & Date; Essex Assises - 11 March 1816. Sentence; Life. District; Bringelly