John Roberts (1795–1829)
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.
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- death notice, Sydney Monitor, 5 October 1829, p 3
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Williams, Susannah Jane (wife)
- Roberts, William (son)
- Roberts, Daniel Foley (son)
- Roberts, John Joseph (son)
- Roberts, Louisa Wilhelmina (daughter-in-law)
- Roberts, Frederica Sebright (daughter-in-law)
- Roberts, Caroline May (daughter-in-law)
- Roberts, Margaret (daughter-in-law)
- Hart, Sarah Ellen (granddaughter)
- Roberts, Leila Elsie (granddaughter)
- Roberts, Ernest Charles (grandson)
- Roberts, George Alexander (grandson)
- Roberts, Daniel Foley Pring (grandson)
Citation details
'Roberts, John (1795–1829)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/roberts-john-28429/text36049, accessed 6 December 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Robarts, John
Birth
Death
5 October,
1829
(aged ~ 34)
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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