# John Simmonds

John Simmonds (1818 – 2 SEP 1864); born in Hertfordshire, England; married Elizabeth Twidale; parent of 4 children; died in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

**Lifespan:** 1818 – 2 SEP 1864

## Spouses
- [Elizabeth Twidale](/p/elizabeth-twidale-42462.md) — m. 9 JUN 1856

## Children
- [John Simmons](/p/john-simmons-42471.md)
- [Edward Simmons](/p/edward-simmons-42470.md)
- [Ann Simmons](/p/ann-simmons-42469.md)
- [Elizabeth Simmons](/p/elizabeth-simmons-42468.md)

## Timeline
- 1818 — **Born** at Hertfordshire, England
- 1833 — **Residence** at Hertfordshire, England
- 26 1837 — **Residence** at Hertfordshire, England — Court verdict-Guilty. Sentenced to 2 months imprisonment and whipping.
- 26 NOV 1838 — **Residence** at Hertfordshire, England
- 1839 — **Arrival** — Ticket of Leave Application
- 1839 — **Arrival** at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia — Convicted of "Stealing Lead" and was sentenced to Life and Transportation on 26 November 1838 at Hertford, Hertfordshire. He arrived at Sydney on board the Barossa. On 26 June1838 he had been found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to 2 months and whipped.
- 31 JUL 1839 — **Departure**
- 8 DEC 1839 — **Arrival** at New South Wales, Australia
- 20 AUG 1844 — **Residence** at North Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
- OCT 1849 — **Residence** at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia — Application for permission to marry Jane Abbot
- 2 SEP 1864 — **Died** at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- **Christened** at Hertfordshire, England
- **Residence** at New South Wales, Australia

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