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Transportation
William Johnson was transported on the John Barry, departing 7th Sep 1835 and arriving 17th Jan 1836 with 322 passengers.
John Barry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 144 |
| 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
Old Bailey Online WILLIAM JOHNSON. Theft; pocketpicking. 16th October 1834. Text type Trial account Defendants WILLIAM JOHNSON Offences Theft > Pocketpicking Session Date 16th October 1834 Reference Number t18341016-153 Verdicts Guilty Punishments Transportation 1629. WILLIAM JOHNSON was indicted for stealing, on the 30th of September , 1 handkerchief, value 1s.; the goods of a certain man, named Withers, from his person . 2nd COUNT. Stating it to be the goods of a man unknown. JAMES BACON . I live in Lamb's Conduit-street. On the 30th of September, I was on Blackfriars' Bridge - I saw the prisoner put his left hand into a gentleman's right hand pocket, and take out a handkerchief - he passed it into his right hand - the officer took him by the collar, and he dropped the handkerchief. THOMAS BROWN . I am an officer. I was on Blackfriar's Bridge - I saw the prisoner with his hand in a gentleman's pocket - he drew out this handkerchief - I laid hold of him, and he dropped it - the gentleman gave the name of Withers - I do not know what his name was. GUILTY . Aged 15. - Transported for Seven Years .