John Wall

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Summary

Born
Jan 1843
Conviction
Arson
Departure
Sep 1861
Arrival
Jan 1862
Death
Jan 1870
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Personal Information

Name: John Wall
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1843
Death: 1st Jan 1870
Age at death: 27
Occupation: Baker/pastry cook

Crime

Crime: Arson
Convicted at: Kent, Maidstone Assizes
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Sep 1861
Ship: Lincelles
Arrival: 28th Jan 1862
Place of Arrival: Western Australia

Transportation

John Wall was transported on the Lincelles, departing 30th Sep 1861 and arriving 28th Jan 1862 with 307 passengers.

LincellesLincelles (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/18, Page Number 368
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

D Wong avatar
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on 25th June 2015

John Wall was 17 years old at the time of his conviction and 20 years old on arrival in WA. He was 5’6” tall, brown hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, stout, single, semi literate, protestant, scar on forehead. 1/12/1862: TOL 20/8/1866: CP. Champion Bay. Known areas: Fremantle Comments: Baker, Cook, Labourer, Breaking ore. Kin: Father – John Joseph Wall of 15 Sandford Street, Cheltenham.

Paula Cronly avatar
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on 24th June 2015

John Wall was sentenced to 10 years, but only served approx 10 months. He ended up dying in Calcutta India.