John Ward

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Theft - simple larceny
Departure
Jul 1848
Arrival
Nov 1848
Death
Jan 1876
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Personal Information

Name: John Ward
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: 11th Jan 1876
Age at death: 64
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jul 1848
Ship: Ratcliffe
Arrival: 12th Nov 1848
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Ward was transported on the Ratcliffe, departing 25th Jul 1848 and arriving 12th Nov 1848 with 251 passengers.

Built 1842 at Whitby. Wood ship of 739 Tons.

RatcliffeRatcliffe (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 314
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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Old Bailey Online JOHN WARD. Theft; simple larceny (from 1827). 30th March 1846 Text type Trial account Defendants JOHN WARD Offences Theft > Simple larceny Session Date 30th March 1846 Reference Number t18460330-937a Verdicts Guilty > Pleaded guilty Punishments Transportation 937. JOHN WARD was indicted for stealing 5 yards of silk, value 1l. 9s., the goods of James Taylor; and that he had been before convicted of felony; to which he pleaded GUILTY .* Aged 34.— Transported for Seven Years. First Jury, before Mr. Common Sergeant,