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John Woodward was transported on the Barwell, departing 31st Aug 1797 and arriving 18th May 1798 with 309 passengers.
Barwell (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 228 |
| 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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Family connections for John (Woodward) are: WOODWARD John (Woodward) was born about 1759. He was tried at Leicester Assizes, sentenced to 7years & arrived in NSW as a convict on 18 5 1798 after a voyage of 8months on BARWELL. He claims to have been a butcher from about 1797. He had a relationship with his housekeeper Sarah (Dorset her fourth relationship. In 1822 he requested a portion of land for he & his son James. He died in January or on 25/7 6 1825 age66 as an emancipist & was buried at St Phillips CofE Sydney. [Some details taken from this Website] Sarah (Dorset) was born about 1766. She had a first disastrous relationship (1of4) with unknown. She was tried with Mary (Dorset a sister?) for stealing, on 4 10 1788, a cloth coat of Andrew (Davidson) at probably Old Bailey, sentenced to 7years, held at London Gaol Delivery & arrived in NSW as a convict on 3 6 1790 after a voyage of 12months on Fleet ship LADY JULIANA also-a ship with 228females who easily entertained the whole crew & also sailors at Teneriffe stopover. She had a second (2of4) relationship with Edward (Powell) his first relationship) on board the ship & produced 1child. She was sent to Norfolk Island about August 1790 with her child. She had a third relationship (3of4) with Robert (Watson). She returned to Sydney in February 1794 with her 2children. She is recorded as housekeeper to John (Woodward). She was Free by Servitude by 1803. She is described as very infirm in 1822. She died on 11 3 1838 age72 mother of 7known children. [Some details taken from this Website] John (Woodward) & Sarah/Mary (Dorset) produced 3children: 1.James (Woodward) was born in 1803. In 1822 his father requested a portion of land. He was progenitor of a long line of John (Woodward)s. He died on 20 2 1859 age about55. 2.Jane (Woodward) was born in 1804. 3.George (Woodward) was born on 30 1 1807 & baptised on 31 5 1807 at St Phillips CofE Sydney. He died on 12 9 1834 age37. References: Craig James Smee 'Births and Baptisms Marriages and Defacto Relationships Deaths and Burials New South Wales 1788-1830' ..a complete listing from church & other records in the early colony. Irene Schaffer & Thelma McKay 'Exiled Three Times Over! Profiles of Norfolk Islanders Exiled in Van Diemens Land 1807-1813' James Hugh Donohoe 'Norfolk Island 1788-1813-The People and Their Families' Reg Wright 'Forgotten Generation of Norfolk Island & Van Diemens Land'
1822 - Petition. Wife & 3 children. Wife Very inform woman and son 18 years old very hearty youth. Requesting portion of land. Has been 5 years a Butcher 1825 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1825 Name; John Woodward Age; No Details Class; F. S. Ship; Barwell - 1798 - 7 years Employment/Remarks; DIED; Jan, 1825. Sydney 1825 - Australia, Death Index Name: John Woodward Date: 1825 - Sydney, New South Wales Volume Number: V18256505 2B
In the colony, John married Sarah Dorset (Second Fleet Convict, 1790, "Lady Juliana") Sarah already had a child, Edward Dorset Powell, fathered by Edward Powell a sailor on the "Lady Juliana". John and Sarah had three children, James 1803, Jane 1805 and George 1807.