John Matthews was sentenced to life transportation for horse theft. He arrived in Sydney in 1814 aboard the Surrey. According to the ship's indent he was 5 feet 5¼ inches (165 cms) tall, had a sallow complexion, light brown hair and hazel eyes. He gave his occupation as labourer. In 1819 he was was working as a servant for John Wylde.
'Matthews, John (1786–1867)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/matthews-john-27153/text34686, accessed 9 November 2024.
16 January,
1867
(aged ~ 81)
St Marys, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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