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John Cadman

1772 – 1848

Convict transported to Australia

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About John Cadman

Lived 1772 – 1848 (aged 75–76). John Cadman was a British.

John Cadman (1772 – 12 November 1848) worked as a pub operator in England, before becoming a convict and being transported to Australia.

Outline of life

On 11 March 1797, Cadman was sentenced to transportation for life at the Worcester assizes, after being arrested at Bewdley on the charge of stealing a horse. Cadman was transported aboard Barwell, which left Portsmouth on 7 November 1797 and reached Sydney on 18 May 1798.

In 1809, Cadman became the coxswain of a government boat. While in the service of the Government as a coxswain, he lost an eye. Cadman received a conditional pardon from Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1814 and a free pardon in 1821. Cadman became the master of the cutter Mars in 1825, which took 25 prisoners to Newcastle.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Cadman?

Convict transported to Australia

When was John Cadman born?

John Cadman was born in 1772 in England.

When did John Cadman die?

John Cadman died on 12 November 1848 in Sydney.

What nationality was John Cadman?

John Cadman was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Cadman

· Wikidata: Q6224711

· DBpedia: John Cadman (convict)

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