John Watson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1784
Conviction
Robbery
Departure
Mar 1820
Arrival
Jul 1820
Death
Jan 1833
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Personal Information

Name: John Watson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1784
Death: 1st Jan 1833
Age at death: 49
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Robbery
Convicted at: Warwick Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 18th Mar 1820
Ship: Neptune
Arrival: 16th Jul 1820
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Watson was transported on the Neptune, departing 18th Mar 1820 and arriving 16th Jul 1820 with 157 passengers.

NeptuneNeptune

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 271 (137)
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 21st April 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Liverpool St Luke. No; 381 Name; John Watson Abode; Liverpool Hospital When buried; 1833, 16 Sept Age; 48 [1784/5] Ship’s Name; Neptune Quality or profession. Free By Whom Ceremony was preformed; Robert Cartwright

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 21st April 2021

1828 - Census. No; 13332. John Watson. Neptune - 1820 Age; 31. 1797. 7 years. 3 years Colonial. Hospital Parramatta. G. S. 1829 - Certificate of Freedom. 29/967 Ship; Neptune - 1820 Age; 35 [1794] Native Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England Trade; Saw Handle maker Offence; Robbery Trial; Warwick Q S - 18 October 1819 Complexion; Fair Ruddy Hair; Light Brown Eyes; Grey Remarks; Received an additional sentence of 3 years by the Sydney Bench 13 Sept 1826 for forging an order with intent to fraud