John Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Arson
Departure
May 1845
Arrival
Aug 1845
Death
Sep 1845
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Personal Information

Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 16th Sep 1845
Age at death: 28
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: John Smith 2

Crime

Crime: Arson
Convicted at: Salop Special Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th May 1845
Arrival: 25th Aug 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island

Transportation

John Smith was transported on the David Malcolm, departing 13th May 1845 and arriving 25th Aug 1845 with 221 passengers.

Built 1839 at Moulmein, India. Wood barque of 495 Tons.

David MalcolmDavid Malcolm (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 286
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

Tom avatar
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on 14th December 2024

Died at Norfolk Island 1845-09-16 (CO 280/206 folio 13).

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 12th September 2024

Place of origin: Wem, Shropshire CON33-1-80 Image 172 No; 18642. Aged; 28 years old Trial; 6 December 1845. Tried with William Jones Place of origin: Wem, Shropshire 1852 - 10 February 1852. Ticket of Leave 1859 - 28 December 1859. Certificate. Hobart 1865 - 22 May 1865. DEATH of John Smith per Ship; David Malcolm Free by servitude. Brought in for internment by the Police to the General Hospital Hobart aged 45 years old [born abt 1820] ** unable to determine which John Smith as 2 on board by the same name **