Summary
Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Theft of hankerchief
Departure
Apr 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Apr 1875
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Personal Information
Name: John Watkins
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: 25th Apr 1875
Age at death: 52
Occupation: Carter
Crime
Crime: Theft of hankerchief
Convicted at: Warwick. Birmingham Boro Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 22nd Apr 1844
Ship: Maria Somes
Arrival: 30th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Watkins was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 22nd Apr 1844 and arriving 30th Jul 1844 with 264 passengers.
Maria Somes (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 66 |
| 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
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Place of origin: Birmingham, Warwickshire Offence; Stealing handkerchiefs - 2nd conviction 1875 - General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 09 Apr 1875 Ship: Maria Somes Place of origin: Warwick Date of death: 25 Apr 1875