John Wendon

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Stealing a pig
Departure
May 1833
Arrival
Aug 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Wendon
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Essex Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd May 1833
Arrival: 26th Aug 1833
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Wendon was transported on the Captain Cook, departing 2nd May 1833 and arriving 26th Aug 1833 with 232 passengers.

The ship, 'Captain Cook' was built at Whitby, England in 1826. Transported convicts to New South Wales in 1832, 1833 and 1836.

Captain CookCaptain Cook (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 73 (38)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 30th August 2025

T. R. J. and J. Wenden, brothers, were convicted of stealingĀ two fat hogs, the property of W. Smith, at Little Yeldham. John, against whom a prior conviction was proved, transportation for 7 years ; James, six months hard labour ; and Robert and Thomas, each one month solitude and twice whipped. Essex Standard, 5 Jan 1833.