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Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
John Stoneham was transported on the Ganges, departing 31st Jul 1796 and arriving 2nd Jun 1797 with 212 passengers.
Ganges (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 213 (107) |
| 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
Possible Death Record; 1825 - Australian Death Index; John Stoneham Date: 1825 - Sydney, New South Wales Volume Number: V18251158 8
New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom No; 389. Date; 31 Jan 1814 Age; 36 [1778] Native Place; London Trail; 12 Sept 1792. Life Trade; Labourer Height; 5 ft 1 1/2 in Complexion; Sallow, Muddy Hair; Black Eyes; Hazel
1825 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. 1825 Name; John Stoneman Age; No Details Class; C. P. Vessel; Ganges - 1797 - Life Employment/Remarks; BENOVOLANT Asylum - Sydney
Crime date June 30, 1792, trial date July 4, 1792 at the Old Bailey, aged 16 at the time. Charged with breaking and entering the house of Richard Matthew, Penelope Matthew, spinster and Rebecca Matthew, spinster and stealing 3 yards of silk valued at 10s and 7 silk handkerchiefs valued at 30s, Death commuted to life.