John Watson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jun 1830
Arrival
Nov 1830
Death
Jan 1866
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Personal Information

Name: John Watson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: 1st Jan 1866
Age at death: 60
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Nottingham Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Jun 1830
Ship: Persian
Arrival: 7th Nov 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Watson was transported on the Persian, departing 26th Jun 1830 and arriving 7th Nov 1830 with 198 passengers.

PersianPersian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 417 (211)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 7th January 2025

CON31-1-46 TRIAL; 12 March 1830. Housebreaking & stealing a coat PREVIOUS OFFENCES; - Fined £3 for Bastardy [having a child out of marriage]

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 13th August 2024

INQUESTS; An inquest was held at Launceston on the 7th Instant, upon the body of John Watson per Persian, aged 60 years old. Verdict; Found drowned