Summary
Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Stealing cheese
Departure
Sep 1834
Arrival
Jan 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Witton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Stealing cheese
Convicted at: Cambridge, Isle of Ely Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Sep 1834
Ship: Bengal Merchant
Arrival: 30th Jan 1835
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
John Witton was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 30th Jan 1835 with 270 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 433 (218) |
| 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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John Witton was 26 years old on arrival in NSW. 6/4/1842: COF NSW BDM have a death listed for John Witton in 1876 aged 76 at Sofala. No marriage or children found.