John Smith

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Summary

Born
Dec 1796
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1826
Arrival
Nov 1826
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 31st Dec 1796
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Painter & glazier

Crime

Convicted at: Chester City Pleas of Crownmote
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Aug 1826
Ship: Speke
Arrival: 26th Nov 1826
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Smith was transported on the Speke, departing 5th Aug 1826 and arriving 26th Nov 1826 with 156 passengers.

SpekeSpeke (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 47 (25)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 20th April 2026

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Smith, age 31, per Speke II (1826) Tried Chester England, 1826, 7 years for Stealing spoons. 2 former convictions. DOB, 1795, Native place, Cavan, Single, Catholic, Painter. ----------------------------------------------------- Hulk Records. HO-9-4-4. Page 21 Justitia Hulk Received 2 May 1826. John Smith, age 28, Stg silver spoons, Tried at Chester (City), 1 April 1826, 7 years, Transported 26 July 1826.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 14th December 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Speke 3rd - 1826 No; 51 Name; John Smith. Age; 29 [1797] Unable to Read or write. Single, Native County; Cavan Trade; Painter Offence; Stealing spoons Trial; Chester - 1 April 1826 Height; 5 ft. 5 Complexion; Dark sallow and swarthy Hair; Dark Brown Eyes; Brown