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John Browne

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Summary

Born

Jan 1833

Conviction

Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)

Departure

Nov 1852

Arrival

Feb 1853

Death

Unknown

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Personal Information

Name: John Browne

Gender: Male

Born: 1st Jan 1833

Death: Unknown

Age at death: Unknown

Occupation: Ropemaker

Aliases: John Murphy

Crime

Crime: Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)

Convicted at: Waterford Ireland

Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Nov 1852

Ship: Rodney

Arrival: 12th Feb 1853

Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Browne was transported on the Rodney, departing 24th Nov 1852 and arriving 12th Feb 1853 with 71 passengers.

1853 - Voyage. From Queenstown the 24 Nov. Capt. McLean. 342 male convicts

Rodney (generic)

References

Primary Source

Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON33-1-113,350,36,L,80

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Convict Notes

106

on 20th May 2013

Single man, aged 20yrs; ropemaker; 5'8 3/4"; sallow complexion; dark hair; Hazel eyes. Native Place: Cork, Ireland. 1mth Probation Period. 08/08/1853, Lucas at Horton (nw Tasmania)- Drunk. Fined. 07/09/1853, Lucas at Horton: Use threatening language & refuse to work - 1mth hard labour at House of Correction. 01/08/1854: Ticket of Leave 28/06/1854: Constable at Horton (Circular Head)- Drunk & using obscene language. Fined. 20/12/1854: TL/Hobart - Out after hrs. 2mths hard labour and not to reside in Hobart. 09/05/1855: Hamilton - Drunk. Fined. Conditional Pardon 18/09/1855 Certificate of Freedom 17/07/1856

106

on 17th May 2013

John Browne (proper name Murphy) was convicted at Waterford, Ireland for stealing money from a person. 7yr sentence. 1st conviction. Transported to Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) on the 'Rodney', arriving 12.02.1853.