Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft - simple larceny
Departure
Sep 1833
Arrival
Jan 1834
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Watson
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Theft - simple larceny
Convicted at: Aberdeen Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 21st Sep 1833
Ship: Southworth
Arrival: 14th Jan 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Watson was transported on the Southworth, departing 21st Sep 1833 and arriving 14th Jan 1834 with 191 passengers.
Southworth (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 230 |
| 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
Level 49
Level 49
John Watson was a 4ft. 5inch boy of 15 years of age. He was transported for stealing £5. Source: Prisoner No. 1712 (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-47/CON31-1-47P30)