John Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Nov 1840
Arrival
Mar 1841
Death
Aug 1849
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Personal Information

Name: John Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: 23rd Aug 1849
Age at death: 37
Occupation: Plaisterer
Aliases: John Smith 1

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1840
Arrival: 17th Mar 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Smith was transported on the Lady Raffles, departing 30th Nov 1840 and arriving 17th Mar 1841 with 331 passengers.

Lady RafflesLady Raffles (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 246 CON33-1-6 Image 250
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

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on 8th July 2025

Indent No; 1437. Trade; Plaisterer & Carrier Age; 30 years [born about 1811] Status; Married; Wife at Spitalfields;. 4 children Offence; Stealing silk from a dwelling house. Trial; 16 December 1839. Died in Lunatic Asylum. N. Norfolk - 23 August 1849