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Transportation
John Ward was transported on the Susan, departing 6th Oct 1835 and arriving 7th Feb 1836 with 301 passengers.
Susan (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 175 (90). The Lanyon Saga published by Mr Bruce Moore in 1982 and the Entrance Book Sydney Harbour (1840); Convict Indents Annotated Records. |
| 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
Tried at Gloucester Quarter Session on 3 March 1835. Described as Single: Could read and write: Religion Protestant; Native of Gloucester: Trade Farm Boy: Had a prior conviction and served 1 month; Height 5 feet 1 1/2 inches: Complexion Ruddy freckled: Hair brown and Light Hazel Eyes. Prison number 36/429.
Assigned to Mr James Wright at Lanyon Station near Queanbeyan now the southern part of Canberra, ACT. Absconded with William Dawkins (Lady Nugent); Joseph Finnegan (Hero) and Mr George King (Hive) in 1839. Captured and transferred from Queanbeyan to Campbell Town and then Sydney. Admitted to Sydney on 28 January 1840. Tried in January/February 1840. Found Guilty of being at large with fire arms. Sentenced to Penal Settlement for Life. Transported to Norfolk Island on 28 February 1840. Particulars recorded in entrance book as being of stout build; 5ft 2 inches in height; Fresh complexion; Brown hair and grey eyes. Could not read correctly native place.