John Roberts, a labourer, was sentenced to life transportation. He arrived in Sydney in 1820 aboard the Shipley. He was described as being 5 feet 8½ inches (172.7 cms) tall, with a fair pale complexion, light brown hair and blue eyes. He was a government servant at Parramatta, working for J. Jones in 1822. In 1825 his occupation was given as flogger. In the 1828 Census his occupation was given as dealer with Isaac Moss.
'Roberts, John (1795–1829)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/roberts-john-28429/text36049, accessed 29 January 2023.
5 October,
1829
(aged ~ 34)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia