John Barrett born in England abt1811-1813. Convict records show he was tried on the 16 Feb 1826 and transported to Van Diemans Land 25 Jul 1827. He married Ann (Broadhurst) in Tasmania on 15 November 1842 and died at Turners Marsh, Tasmania, Australia 27 March 1888.

John Barrett & Ann Broadhurst had 12 children.
James born 22 Aug 1843,
John 10 May 1845,
Rebecca 08 June 1847,
George 21 Jan 1849,
Mary 24 Jan 1851,
Robert 26 Jan 1853,
Harriet 29 Sept 1854,
Martha 23 Sep 1856,
William 7 Dec 1858,
Isaiah 26 Jul 1861,
Arthur 22 Oct 1863 and
Esther 4 Apr 1868.

My family tree extends from James to his son
William Short Barrett b.01 mar 1869, d.15 Dec 1930 and so on.

I am in search of John Barrett’s parents and family, and their life in England and also any further information about John's children and their families.

Here is an outline of what I do know, in relation to John.
John’s father’s name was James.
"James Barrett a Cutter at George Yard Hatton Garden"

Convict Records list John Barrett as:
Age: 14
Trade: Errand Boy
Where Tried: Middlesex G.D.
When Tried: 16 February 1826
Sentence: Life
Ship from Europe: Asia 2
Ship to Colony: Asia 2
Native Place: Suffolk
Voyage Date 25/7/1827.
Colony-Van Dieman's Land.

Conditional Pardon 20th June 1840. Recom. to the Queen for a Free pardon. 1844 –

App. for Australian Colonies July 1845.

Pardoned - 29 July 1845.
End of Record
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As all those people searching family trees know...

Any information will be greatly appreciated!