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John Watson was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 13th Feb 1824 and arriving 15th Jul 1824 with 180 passengers.
Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Watson, age 23, Prince Regent I (2) 1824, Tried at Kilkenny Co., 1823, 7 years, DOB 1801, Native place, Newfoundland Canada, Fisherman. -------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. WATSON, John. Per "Prince Regent", 1824. 1824 Jul 21 - On list of convicts landed from the "Prince Regent" and forwarded to Appin for distribution (Reel 6013; 4/3512 p.1) 1824 Jul 31 - On return of convicts per "Prince Regent" sent from Sydney to be distributed in the District of Appin; assigned to Walter Peppard (Reel 6028; 2/8283 p.67) ----------------------------------------------------- The undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom during the last week, viz. Prince Regent (3), John Watson. Sydney Gazette, 9 May 1835.