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Year 4 History
The stories of the first fleets


John Hudson
Child Convict
Birth year:
123-456-7890
Birth place:
Crime:
Breaking & entering, Theft
Sentence:
7 years transportation to America - Recaptured and sent to Australia
Timeline
10 December 1783
1784
1787-1788
John Hudson was 9 years old when he was first found guilty for breaking into a house at night and stealing clothing and a pistol. He was sentenced to 7 years transportation to America.
John was aboard the Mercury destined for America where he mutinied. He was recaptured and sent to the Dunkirk Hulk at the age of 10, where he resided for 3 years with good behaviour.
John Hudson was discharged to the Friendship of the first fleet to make his journey to Australia.
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