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Title: HMS Ganymede
Post by: hiyamarra on Monday 22 August 16 19:51 BST (UK)

I've just discovered that my 4G Grandfather John Berry b1807 was sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing in 1838. He was sent to the prison hulk HMS Ganymede. I have just read that HMS Ganymede was broken up in 1838, does anyone know where prisoners were sent after this, is there any way I can try to find anything about him after 1838.
Thanks

Title: Re: HMS Ganymede
Post by: kmart66 on Monday 22 August 16 21:36 BST (UK)

Hi

Just been looking through the prison hulk register. John Bery (actual spelling) convicted 2 Aug at Appleby, says that he has a wife and 2 children. In the 'how disposed of' column it says N S Wales, Parkfield 4 May 1839. Parkfield was a convict ship.

http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/parkfield/1839

Kevin

Title: Re: HMS Ganymede
Post by: hiyamarra on Monday 22 August 16 22:04 BST (UK)

Thanks for that Kevin you're a star
Do you mind if I ask where you found that information

Title: Re: HMS Ganymede
Post by: t mo on Wednesday 24 August 16 09:17 BST (UK)

kevins link is this www.convictrecords.com.au bear in mind there are numerous john berrys listed so look for ship name parkfield .
regards
trevor

Title: Re: HMS Ganymede
Post by: hiyamarra on Wednesday 24 August 16 09:23 BST (UK)

Thanks Kevin
I found that site yesterday, most of the information now shown is what I submitted
Now just trying to find where he was immediately prior to sailing, also any details of where he landed and where he was until his death
David

Title: Re: HMS Ganymede
Post by: t mo on Wednesday 24 August 16 11:43 BST (UK)

this site will fill in some of the gaps for you www.jenwilletts.com/convictships.htm
regards
trevor
ps the link isnt working just do a google search for hms parkfield convict ship you should find the above site early on .

Title: Re: HMS Ganymede
Post by: hiyamarra on Wednesday 24 August 16 11:51 BST (UK)

Thanks Trevor
I already found that one too
Very little info
David