Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Nov 1831
Arrival
Mar 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John West
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 19th Nov 1831
Ship: Portland
Arrival: 26th Mar 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
John West was transported on the Portland, departing 19th Nov 1831 and arriving 26th Mar 1832 with 178 passengers.
The 'Portland' ship was built at Bristol, England in 1822, 385 tons. The 'Portland' transported convicted from Britain to Australia in 1832 & 1833. The 1833 voyage came direct from Cork, Ireland therefore all of the passengers are not yet listed on this web site.
Portland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 221 (113) |
| 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
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Cambridge Assizes. Mark Jackson (25,) John Attlesey (23,) and John West (21,) pleaded guilty of stealing lamb, the property of Wm. Cooke, of Soham. After an impressive address from the learned Judge, sentence of death was recorded against them. Cambridge Chronicle, 22 July 1831.