Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
John Wright was transported on the Caledonia, departing 5th Jul 1820 and arriving 17th Nov 1820 with 150 passengers.
Ship Name: Caledonia (1) Rig Type: S. Built: Sunderland Build Year: 1815 Size (tons): 412 Voyage Details Source. Claim a Convict website. http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/claimaconvict/shipDetails.php?shipId=186
Caledonia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 335 (169) |
| 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 |
Claims
"My GGGG Grandfather. Married Sarah Newton a convict & had 6 children"
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Convict Notes
The death certificate shows his occupation as Shoemaker and his residence Harrington St Hobart where members of the family have been living over the years; infact, in 1842, Sarah, his wife, is listed as joint Proprietor and 1844 Sarah died at 15 Harrington St. As the Informant was a Friend, his age may not have been accurate.
Married Sally/Sarah Newton in 1826 in Hobart. Had 2 children - John James 9/11/1831 & Isaac 2/11/1833 both in Hobart
John married a Convict Sarah Newton 10/4/1826 St Johns Hobart Town.