Dictionary of Sydney

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Irving, John

First Fleet convict surgeon who transferred from the Scarborough to the Lady Penhryn. Transported for 7 years for theft he was the first convict emancipated and was considered the best surgeon in the colony.

Milestone
Arrived Sydney
Lady Penrhyn
26 Jan 1788
Died
Parramatta
03 Sep 1795
Name
Alternate
John Irvin
Alternate
John Irvine
Occupation
Position
1787 - 1788
1787 - 20 Mar 1787
20 Mar 1787 - 27 Apr 1787
1791 - 1795
Relationship
Spouse
1795 - 03 Sep 1795