John Young

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Aug 1833
Arrival
Dec 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Young
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Silversmith

Crime

Convicted at: Leicester Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Aug 1833
Ship: John
Arrival: 1st Dec 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Young was transported on the John, departing 3rd Aug 1833 and arriving 1st Dec 1833 with 261 passengers.

John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 192
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Gaynor Lovett avatar
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on 21st June 2026

Source: Prisoner No. 89 (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-47/CON31-1-47P222) He was also a Bell Hanger. His work assignment was with Titus Knight.