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Crime
Transportation
Richard Turpin was transported on the John, departing 26th Jan 1832 and arriving 8th Jun 1832 with 200 passengers.
John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.
John (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 260 |
| 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
Richard Turpin was 33 years old when transported. He came from Galway County, Ireland but was living in London with his wife and 2 children. He was transported for killing and slaying Sarah Turpin, a baby, 1 month old. He had been drinking and was in the act of throwing his wife's clothes out the window, not knowing the child was amonst them. The child died half and hour later. He also had a son 3-4 years old. Many different ages with Richard. Aged 46 assigned to D McLeod. 7/8/1838: Died at Goulburn Hospital aged 35.