Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed John Northwood
- Researcher (Warren Loxley)
- Researcher (12100)
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Biographies
He was granted his ticket of leave in 1831. A ticket of leave meant he was still a convict but gave them more freedom to move about. He obtained his certificate of freedom 29 September 1834 and returned to England
His wife was Elizabeth Swepstone but he had kids to 4 different women, one of whom was actually his wife. The kids overlapped in time frame.
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
Committal Year: 1822, Reference Doc: BLARS QGV11/1, ID in Reference Doc: 405, Age: 24, breach of the game laws - sentence 3 months - Bedford Gaol
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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Committal Year: 1823, Reference Doc: BLARS QGV10/1, ID in Reference Doc: 84, Age: 26, - stealing money from his brother-in-law ; sentence death (reprieved) - Bedford Gaol
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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Committal Year: 1826, Reference Doc: BLARS QGV10/1, ID in Reference Doc: 97, Age: 29, burglary - sentence acquitted - notes: a notorious bad character
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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Committal Year: 1827, Reference Doc: BLARS QGV10/1, ID in Reference Doc: 105, Age: 27, stealing pigeons - sentence 7 yrs transportation - delivered aboard prison ship "Retribution"
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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The "Retribution" was a prison hulk and John left England aboard "Florentia" 15 September 1827 arriving in Sydney 3 January 1828.
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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Committal Year: 1843, Reference Doc: BLARS QGV10/2, ID in Reference Doc: 1320, Age: 45, staling wheat - acquitted - character very orderly
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/6, p.263
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