John William Walker

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1832
Arrival
Aug 1832
Death
Jun 1868
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Personal Information

Name: John William Walker
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 3rd Jun 1868
Age at death: 60
Occupation: Brewer/Distiller

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Essex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Apr 1832
Arrival: 28th Aug 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John William Walker was transported on the Lord William Bentinck, departing 28th Apr 1832 and arriving 28th Aug 1832 with 187 passengers.

Lord William BentinckLord William Bentinck (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 330
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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Noted on his Conduct Record - CON34-1-3 Image 704 FOUND Drowned in the Derwent - June 1868. INQUEST held on body 5 June 1868. Verdict; Destroyed himself in a fit of temporary insanity 1868 - General Hospital Hobart Name: Walker, John. Ship: Lord William Bentinck Date of death: 03 Jun 1868 HSD145/1/1 June 1868