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Transportation
John Welling was transported on the Strathfieldsaye, departing 11th Feb 1836 and arriving 15th Jun 1836 with 272 passengers.
Strathfieldsaye (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 235 (120) |
| 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
JOHN WELLING was indicted for stealing, on the 15th of September, at St. Giles's, Camberwell, 1 watch, value 10l.; 1 watch-chain, value 4l.; 2 seals, value 2l.; 1 watch-key, value 5s. 1 brooch, value 1l. 15s.; and 2 rings, value 2l.; the goods of William Seth Gill, in his dwelling-house. Not Guilty 2285. JOHN WELLING was again indicted for stealing, on the 22nd of October, at St. Giles's Camberwell, 1 till, value 2s.; 4 shillilngs and 2 sixpences; the goods and monies of George Mussell. Guilty - Transportation 7 years UK Prison Hulk Register & Letter Book - John Welling is prisoner no:1972 was received 13 Nov 1835 onto the prison hulk "Leviathan" moored at Portsmouth – aged 23, convicted for Larceny convicted Old Bailey 26 Oct 1835 - 7 years. 7/9/1840: TOL 21/4/1843: COF John was 5’8” tall, plain ruddy complexion, light brown hair, hazel eyes, Two moles right cheek. Two small moles upper left arm. 17/12/1842: Married Amelia Pearson at St Paul's Cobbitty They had 11 Children. Amelia Pearson born on 11 July 1823 and baptised on 8 August 1823 at Saint Andrews in Holborn, London, England. Child of James and Eliza Pearson. Amelia and her parents went to Australia as free settlers arriving in 1825 on the ship Deveron. Amelia died 13/3/1905 aged 82. The birth and death dates are confusing, John was born anywhere between 1811-1817 and 2 different ages even on his death notices: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 5 June 1900 WELLINGS. — June 3, at his residence, Oakleigh, Camden, N.S.W., John Wellings, aged 85 years. Native of England. Australian Town and Country Journal (NSW : 1870 - 1907) - Saturday 9 June 1900 p.11 COUNTRY NEWS Mr. John Wellings, a resident of Camden district for 60 years, died on Monday aged 83 years.