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Transportation
John Smith was transported on the Speke, departing 5th Aug 1826 and arriving 26th Nov 1826 with 156 passengers.
Speke (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 49 (26) |
| 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
A reprieve has been received for the three men, Simpson, Martin, and Smith, who were left for execution, at our late Assizes, for uttering forged Bank of England notes. Lancaster Gazette, 1 April 1826
Hulk Records. HO-9-4-4. Page 22 Justitia Hulk Received 24 May 1826. John Smith, age 27, Uttering forged notes, Tried at Lancaster Assizes, 7 March 1826, Life. Transported 26 July 1826.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Speke 3rd - 1826 No; 13 Name; John Smith alias Towlinson Age; 27 [1799] Read & write. Single, Native County; Manchester Trade; Unable to read Offence; Forged Notes Trial; Lancaster - 7 March 1826 - Life Height; 5 ft. 3 Complexion; Freckled Sandy Hair; Red Eyes; Hazel Date of Certificate; 35/189 ----------------------------