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John Stapleton was transported on the Waterloo, departing 21st May 1836 and arriving 6th Sep 1836 with 220 passengers.
1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.
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| Primary Source | Australia Convict Annotated Printed Indentures; NSW 1837 General Muster and Certificates. |
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Convict Notes
The convict indentures state that John Stapleton was 26 years old. He could read and write: religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of Dublin. He was a painter's labourer. (There is no occupation code for painter's labourer.). John was convicted at Dublin City on 3 March 1836 for stealing wine for seven years. He had one prior conviction and served seven months. Physical attributes: Height 4 feet 10 3/4 inches; complexion ruddy and freckled; hair dark brown and eyes brown and inflamed. Transport number 61. Prisoner number 36-1866. 1837 NSW General Muster states that John Stapleton was assigned to i) Hyde Park Barracks in Sydney and ii) Mr Thomas Small, Parramatta, NSW. Received Certificate of Freedom on 4 November 1843 (number 43/1899).