John Topham

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Oct 1837
Arrival
Jan 1838
Death
Jan 1840
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Personal Information

Name: John Topham
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 4th Jan 1840
Age at death: 26
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Chester Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Oct 1837
Ship: Neptune
Arrival: 18th Jan 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Topham was transported on the Neptune, departing 4th Oct 1837 and arriving 18th Jan 1838 with 359 passengers.

NeptuneNeptune

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 161 (82)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 5th April 2022

1837 - Trial; 5 January 1837. Transported for "Stealing Cloth" Previous Convictions; 4. Stealing Books - 12 months & Assault - Discharged 1838 - Indent No; 1096. 1840 - Burials in the Parish of Trinity. 1840. Name; John Topham Abode; Hospital. When buried; 6 January Age in years; 26 Ship’s Name; Neptune Quality or profession. Convict

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 15th June 2021

Australian Convict Transportation Registers - Other Fleets & Ships. Ship; Neptune - 4 Oct 1837 Name; John Topham Trial; Chester Quarter Sessions - 5 Jan 1837 Sentence; 7 years Noted against name; DIED; 13 Jan 1840 ** date as per register ** *****************

Nell Murphy avatar
108
on 5th January 2017

John TOPHAM (per 'Neptune') died in hospital, Hobart, VDL 4 Jan 1840. (Ref. 34/1/2 no. 320)