John Ward

Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Highway robbery
Departure
Feb 1851
Arrival
Jun 1851
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Ward
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Butcher

Crime

Convicted at: Monmouthshire. Assizes at Monmouth
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Feb 1851
Ship: Cornwall
Arrival: 11th Jun 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Ward was transported on the Cornwall, departing 28th Feb 1851 and arriving 11th Jun 1851 with 300 passengers.

CornwallCornwall (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 49 (27) Tasmanian Convict Records.
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

Claims

"Patrick Sengos"

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
Level 346
on 5th December 2025

Marriage Permission. John Ward, per Cornwall, and Margaret Williams, per Duchess Northumberland. Will be approved if Clergyman is satisfied, 24/1/55. Approved, 7/2/55; married 5 March 1855. Marriage Registration. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD37-1-14/RGD37-1-14P115 Married 5 March 1855, John Ward, age 30, Stone cutter, and Margaret Williams, age 35, Widow, in St George’s Church, Hobart. Both signed with their mark, X.

Maureen Withey avatar
Level 346
on 5th December 2025

Conduct Record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-103/CON33-1-103P286 No 24586. John Ward. See record for full details.

Maureen Withey avatar
Level 346
on 5th December 2025

Tasmanian Records Indent: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-41/CON14-1-41P461 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-41/CON14-1-41P462 John Ward, Tried Monmouth Ass, 1 April 1845, 15 years. Age 27, 5 ft 3 in. C. E. religion; Can read and write a little, Single. Offence: Highway robbery, stg watch & handkerchief, pr. At Rupert. 9 mos for a burglary. Trade, Butcher & stonecutter, native place, Swansea. Relations: B Robt, Wm; S, Elizth at N.P.

Patrick Sengos avatar
Level 3
on 5th December 2025

Died Burnie Tasmania 18 July 1902