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ˆLANCASTER, John James R.N.,*2
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John James Lancaster was born at Plymouth c 1804. He
was the son of Lieutenant Robert Daniell Lancaster. Click on the
text below to read the biography of Robert Lancaster in the
Naval Biographical Dictionary: 
John James Lancaster was employed as acting surgeon superintendent
on the convict ship Lord William Bentinck in 1831.
He kept a medical journal from 21st March 1831 and 12 May 1831. He was on the Navy List of 1834 of Officers
serving abroad. He was employed as Hospital Mate at Jamaica
commencing 18 February 1833. 
In December 1833 he was employed as assistant-surgeon on the
Despatch when that ship captured the vessel Rosa
which was sailing under a Spanish flag on a voyage from Africa to
Santiago with slaves. In 1841 he was appointed
to the vessel Daphne as Surgeon. He was
employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the convict ship Navarino
to Van Diemen's Land in 1842. He kept a Medical Journal from 16
August 1842 to 30 January 1843. The Morning
Post reported on 29 June 1844 that the Lord Auckland,
John J. Lancaster, Surgeon Superintendent, was lying off the
Dockyard, Woolwich with detachments of the 58th Regiment on board
and was expected to receive from two hundred and forty to two
hundred and fifty convicts from the Millbank Penitentiary to
convey them to the penal settlement in Van Diemen's Land. John
Lancaster kept a Medical Journal from from 21 June to 21 November
1844 on this voyage. John James Lancaster can be
found in the 1851 Census residing at 13 Sugnall Street, Liverpool
with his wife Mary Ann and their two daughters Mary age 11 and
Elizabeth H age 8 and sons Robert age 4 and John age 1. John James
is 47 years of age and Mary Ann 35. Of their children Mary and
Elizabeth were born at Jersey, Robert at Edinburgh and John in
Liverpool. The family employed two servants, Sidney Williams
worked as a nursery maid and Jane Stephenson as a housemaid.
Sugnall Street seems to have been a middle class area. Next door
to the Lancaster family was a boarding house and three doors down
a shipwright and family and then a curate and his wife resided.
John James Lancaster died between September 1857 and January 1858
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ˆLANG, Archibald *22 October 1804 |
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 .....The
Medical and Physical Journal 1816
Archibald Lang was employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the
Lord Sidmouth
in 1819. The Lord Sidmouth departed England on 27
September 1818 and arrived in Port Jackson 11 March 1819
Monthly Magazine 1826
Impressions and experiences of the West
Indies and North America ..., Volume 1 By Robert
Bair...........
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ˆLARDNER, Jason R.N. * 15 March 1838 |
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Jason Lardner was born at Witney Coggs,
Oxfordshire c. 1806. He was employed as
assistant surgeon on the
Spartiate in 1832 (Nautical Magazine)
In 1841 he was employed on H.M.S. Jaseur at Gibralter. On
July 8th 1841 at Gibraltar, his wife gave birth to their son
Frederick. (United Service Magazine) Jason
Lardner was employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the convict
ships Woodbridge in 1843 (VDL) ; the Tasmania
in 1845 and the Asia in 1847. The Woodbridge
departed England on 3 September 1843 and arrived in Van Diemen's
Land on Christmas Day 1843; The Tasmania departed Dublin 2
September 1845 and arrived in Van Diemen's Land 4th December 1845;
the Asia departed Woolwich on 23 March 1847 and arrived in
Van Diemen's Land on 21 July 1847. He kept a Medical Journal for
each of these voyages.
He was appointed surgeon to the Guard ship Monarch
stationed at Sheerness on 3rd December 1850
In the 1851 Census Jason Lardner age 45, Surgeon of the Royal Navy
on Full Pay M.R.C.S. and Joseph B. Sheppard, Surgeon M.R.C.S
both resided at the house of their uncle Joseph Francis a retired
Yeoman in Bridge Street, Witney, Oxfordshire.
He is on the List of Surgeons of the Royal Navy in 1852
Jason Shepperd Lardner M.R.C.S.E. and L.S.A (1827), of Gillingham
Kent, is listed in the
Medical Directory of 1853. He was stationed on the Royal Navy
Guard Ship at Sheerness at this time.
The Marriage of his daughter Jane to Spencer Dawes took place at
Gillingham Kent on 25 October 1860 In the 1861
Census Jason is residing with his wife Sarah at Christmas Street,
Gillingham, Kent. Their son Frederick a medical student age 19
resides with them. Their daughter Julia Anne was aged 8 and a
sister in law, Jane Rowland lived with them and was employed as a
governess. Jason Lardner is on the List of
Deputy Inspectors General of Hospitals and Fleets, Retired (23
January 1863) He is listed in the Medical
Register 1865 - Residence Gillingham, Kent. Qualifications Mem
Royal College Surgeons Eng 1827. Lic Soc. Apoth. London 1827. In the 1871 Census Jason and Sarah
still reside at Christmas Street, Gillingham. Jason gives his
occupation as retired Deputy Medical Inspector. Their son
Frederick age 29 resides with them. He gives his qualifications as
M.R.C.S. & L.S.A. Their daughter Julia Ann, age 19 and grandson
William S. Dawes age 9 also reside with them in Christmas Street.
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ˆLAWRENCE, James R.N., *28 August 1822 |
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James Lawrence was appointed to the vessel Beaver in 1822 (94)
He was employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the convict ship
Ann & Amelia
in 1825. The Ann & Amelia departed Cork on 8
September 1824 and arrived in Port Jackson on 2 January 1825.
In 1832 he was employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the convict ship
John.
The John departed the Downs 7th February 1832 and arrived in Port
Jackson on 8th June 1832.
In 1834 he was appointed surgeon to H.M.S Pique. The Ipswich
Journal reported that this splendid ship, said to be the most
beautiful frigate in the British navy, was built by the Surveyor of the
Navy Captain Symonds at Plymouth Dock Yard. 190 tons of water could be
stored in the iron tanks and six months provison under her hatches. The
length of the upper deck was 171 feet, the main deck 164 feet 6
inches and the lower deck 160 feet. (95)
In February 1836 he was one of the Medical Witnesses at a controversial
inquest into the death of a sailor who had been flogged at Woolwich. The
Medical Witnesses were ridiculed in an article in the
Lancet for their finding of Death by Visitation of God.
In 1836 he was appointed to
the convict ship Lord Lyndoch which departed London 24
April 1836 and arrived in Van Diemen's Land on 20 August 1836.
His next appointment was to
the emigrant ship Westminster. His Medical journal for
this voyage was kept between 28th March 1838 and 30th June 1838.
He was on the List of Surgeons remunerated for services as
Surgeon Superintendents. He was paid £236/18/11d for his services on the
Westminster
He was appointed surgeon on the Poictiers in 1842
(Edinburgh Magazine)
His final appointment as surgeon superintendent on a convict ship was to the
Cressy which departed Plymouth 30 April 1843 and arrived in Van
Diemen's Land 20th August 1843.
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ˆLAWRENCE, Walter R.N., *1841 |
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In 1844 Walter Lawrence was appointed Assistant-Surgeon to the
vessel Amazon (The Standard 23 November 1844)
After the death of the surgeon of the
Randolph
(Harry
Goldney) in 1849, Walter Lawrence was appointed acting
surgeon on the Randolph to take Goldney's place.
He joined the vessel in that capacity at Simon's Bay.
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ˆLAZZARETTO, Emanuel *26
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Emanuel Lazzaretto was entered in the
Navy List of Medical Officers in 1814
A case of tetanus - by Emanuel Lazaretto, Member of the
Royal College of Surgeons 1817.
We understand that two men belonging to his
Majesty's ship Queen Charlotte have lately been cured of
confirmed phthisis, or consumption, by means of the perfume of
pitch, under the immediate care of the medical officer of that
ship, Dr. Lazzaretto, who, from finding the disorder increase, and
the medicine to have no effect, obtained leave for them to be
taken on shore to the pitch house, in the dock yard, which was
repeated several times since, from which they have recovered their
appetites, lost their coughs and are fast gaining strength. ..Caledonia
Mercury 1 September 1817.
Emanuel Lazzaretto married Anne Lowe on 11 July 1818 at
Warblington, Hampshire, England. In 1819, he was appointed surgeon
superintendent on the
Convict ship
Grenada
which departed England on 9th May 1819 and arrived in Port Jackson
21st October 1819. On 12 November 1819 he was appointed to be
Acting Colonial Assistant Surgeon at Liverpool until further
orders, with a salary of five shillings per diem. He was to
commence duties on Monday 15th November on which day he was to
proceed to and take charge of the Hospital and Medical Department
at that station (50). He was to be granted land under the
entitlements of settler, however in January 1820 he resigned from
the position at Liverpool and the promise of a land grant was
withdrawn. (50)
He was next employed as surgeon superintendent on the Lord
Wellington which was bound for Madras with troops, having
offloaded female prisoners in New South Wales. He departed Port
Jackson for Madras on 15 April 1820.
In the Hampshire Telegraph on 6th May 1826 it was reported that
Dr. Lazzaretto (formerly Surgeon of the flag ship at Portsmouth)
was appointed Surgeon to the ships in ordinary at that port.(48)
He was employed as Superintendent at Bermuda, and died there in
1830 (49)
Emanuel Lazzaretto's widow Ann can be found at Prince George Street,
Portsea in the 1861 Census. She has a servant and nearby lives a
Professor of music, a government clerk and, a civil engineer. Anne died
on 11th March 1863 at Portsea age 75. (47) She died fairly well off, her
effects were valued as under £3000.
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ˆLEAH, Edward R.N *27 August 1828 |
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Edward Leah was employed as assistant surgeon on H.M.S. Albion at the battle of
Navarino which was fought on the 20th October 1827......
Edward Leah was appointed Surgeon on the
Talbot
in South America in 1834
He was on the List of Surgeons remunerated for services as
Surgeon Superintendents. He was paid £100 for his services on
the immigrant vessel
Mandarin. The Mandarin
arrived on 18th October 1838.
He was employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the female
convict ship
Surry
in 1840 and was on the List of Surgeons of the Royal Navy who
were fit for service in 1841.
He is listed in the 1853 Medical Directory - Penzance -
M.R.C.S.E and L.S.A. 1825; Surgeon R.N.
He had died by the time his daughter Ellen married William
James in 1880
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ˆLE GRAND, Frederick William |
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Frederick Le Grand was appointed to the vessel Volage in
1834.....
From the
Medical Times & Gazette - College of Surgeons - The
following gentlemen having undergone the necessary Examination for
the Diploma, were admitted Members of the College, at meetings of
the Court of Examiners on 31st July and 1st and 2nd August.,
-.....Frederick William Le Grand, Staff-Surgeon, R.N.,
Frederick Le Grand was employed as Surgeon Superintendent on
the convict ship
Adelaide
in 1849. He kept a Medical Journal from 18 July 1849 to 10 January
1850
He was employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the convict ship
Rodney to Van Diemen's Land in 1850 and kept a Medical Journal from 18
July 1850 to 10th December 1850......
Rev. J.K. Walpole, Chaplain and Religious
Instructor of the Rodney remarked later that the prisoners
as a body, were tractable and respectful, although there were
individual exceptions; but the surgeon, by his vigilance and
excellent and kind discipline, maintained things in a most
comfortable condition. A convict from Portland kept all the school
records and superintended the men's school; he gave entire
satisfaction, as did also the teachers, especially four men from
Portland; the convicts were orderly and industrious in school.
There were two brothers especially who conducted themselves in an
exemplary manner.
Frederick Le Grand was employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the Marion
to Fremantle in 1852 (96)
He was appointed Staff Surgeon at the Deptford Dockyard on 14
November 1857 (97)
He was on the Navy List of 1864 of retired Deputy Inspectors
General of Hospitals and Fleets. (1 November 1864)
Frederick Le Grand was on the Medical Register List 1865 -
Residence H.M. Dockyard, Deptford, Kent. Qualifications Mem 1827
Fellow 1844, Royal College Surgeons Engl. M.D. University K.
College Aberdeen 1860
From the National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and
Administrations) available at Ancestry - The Will of Frederick
William Le Grand formerly of H.M. Dockyard Deptford at Kent, but
lately of 22 Manor road New Cross Deptford, retired Deputy
Inspector-General of Hospitals and Fleets of Her Majesty's Navy
who died 4 November 1874 at 22 Manor road was proved at the
Principal Registry by Sarah Le Grand of 22 Manor road, widow.
Effects valued under £1500. (87)
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ˆLEIGHTON, Thomas
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Thomas Leighton was employed as surgeon on the convict ship
Marquis of Wellington
in 1815
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ˆLEONARD, Peter R.N., *23 June 1829 |
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Peter Leonard was employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the
convict ship
Royal Sovereign
in 1834. He kept a Medical Journal from 16 July 1843 to 4
February 1834.
He was also employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the
convict ships
Asia to Van Diemen's
Land in 1836; and the Candahar also to Van
Diemen's Land in 1842. He kept a Medical Journal on the voyage
of the Candahar from 26 February to 2 August 1842.
He is listed in the
British Medical Directory for 1853 - Peter Leonard, Melville
Royal Naval Hospital Chatham - M.D. St. Andrew's 1851; M.R.C.S.
Edinburgh 1822; Surgeon R.N; Surgeon Melville Royal Naval
Hospital, Chatham; received the 'Blane' Gold medal for the
most approved Medical Report whilst serving in H.M.S. 'Eagle'
on the south east coast of South America 1845-46-47. Author of
Records of a Voyage to the Western Coast of Africa in H.M.S.
Dryad, and of the Service on that Station for the
suppression of the Slave Trade, in the years 1830-31-32.
He is listed in the
Medical Register 1865 - Deputy Inspector General R.N.
Hospital, Haslar, Gosport, Hants. Qualifications - Lic Royal
College Surgeons, Edinburgh 1822. M.D. University St. And
1851. Member Royal College Physicians London 1850.
Peter Leonard, R.N., can
be found in the 1871 Census residing in 'Plaisance', Croydon,
Surrey. He is age 68 and gives his birthplace as Scotland and
occupation as Medical Inspector of the General Hospital. His
wife Ann age 65, also born in Scotland resides with him. Their
7 years old grandson Frederick Duke lives with them. The
family employs a cook and a housemaid.
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ˆLEWIS, Richard R.N. *29 December 1807 |
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Richard Lewis was
appointed naval surgeon on 29th December 1807
Richard Lewis was
entered in the
Navy List of Medical Officers in 1814
Richard Lewis was employed as Surgeon Superintendent
on the convict ship
Morley
in 1829
The America to Van Diemen's Land in 1831, the Persian in 1837 and the
William Jardine
in 1838
In 1842 he was on the Hope from Ireland to Van Diemen's
Land.
He was on the list of surgeons unfit for service at sea in
1844 and
died in 1854
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ˆLEYSON, William R.N. |
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William Leyson was appointed to the position of Assistant
Surgeon on 4 August 1810
He was included on a list of
Certified Apothecaries in 1816
In 1824, still an assistant-surgeon, he joined the expedition
of Captain George Francis Lyon on the Griper to
the Artic. The expedition was a failure....click on the text
below to find out more about the expedition and Captain Lyon.
William Leyson was appointed to the position of Surgeon on 21 February
1825
He was employed as Surgeon on the Impregnable in 1842
(Navy List)
He was employed as Surgeon
Superintendent on the convict ship
Henry Wellesley in
1837. He kept a Medical Journal from 2 June 1837 to 3rd
January 1838.
He is entered in the British Medical Directory of 1853 -
Leyson, Wm. Neath, Glamorganshire - F.R.C.S. (Nom) 1844;
M.R.C.S.E. and L.S.A. 1816.
He
was on the list of surgeons unfit for service in 1854.
William Leyson
died on 3rd November 1854 at Neath in his 64th year.
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ˆLINTON, Charles R.N., *25 December 1807 |
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Charles Linton was entered in the
Navy List of Medical Officers in 1814
Charles Linton was employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the
convict ship
Surry
in 1823
and the
Guildford
in 1827 and
on the immigrant ship Thames which arrived in New South Wales
in 1826.
He was on the 1834 Navy List of Officers appointed to Medical
Establishments abroad and was employed as surgeon at Jamaica
on 25 February 1829
He is included in the Medical Directory of 1853 -
(Charles Linton, Oundle, Northamptonshire - M.R.C.S.E. and
L.S.A. 1832)
Charles Linton died on 3 September 1853.....
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ˆLOGAN, Francis R.N. *31 May 1811 |
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Francis Logan was entered in the
Navy List of Medical Officers in 1814
Francis Logan was appointed Surgeon to the Menai in October
1824 (Caledonia Mercury 14 October 1824)
He
was employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the
convict ships
Champion
in 1827
Fanny
in 1833
Royal Sovereign
in 1835 and
Mangles
in 1837
He was on the List of Surgeons of the Royal Navy who were unfit
for service in 1841
Find out more about Francis Logan here
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ˆLOGAN, Thomas R.N., *27 February 1810 |
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Thomas Logan was entered in the
Navy List of Medical Officers in 1814
He
was employed as Surgeon Superintendent on the convict ship
Albion
in 1828.
The Albion departed 1 June 1828 and arrived in Port
Jackson on 3 November 1828;
and the Proteus which departed from Portsmouth
14 April 1831 and arrived in Van Diemen's Land 3 August 1831
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ˆLONGSTAFF, George
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George Longstaff was employed as surgeon
on the convict ship
Minorca
which arrived in New South Wales in December 1801. (Charles
Bateson, The Convict Ships)
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ˆLOVE, John R.N., *11 September 1823 |
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J ohn Love was promoted to the position of Assistant Surgeon on 18
October 1813 and employed on the vessel Orontes.
He was appointed
Assistant-Surgeon on the
Heron in 1819
In December 1822 he was transferred from the Queen Charlotte to
the Gloucester as Assistant-Surgeon (98)
In 1829 he was appointed Surgeon Superintendent on the convict
ship
John
which arrived in Port Jackson in 1829. He kept a Medical Journal on this
voyage from 24 April to 24 September 1829. There were no deaths on the
voyage.
In June 1830 the Morning Chronicle noted his appointment to the
Mellish convict ship. The Mellish was engaged to
take 132 female prisoners and 61 children to Van Diemen's Land. The
Mellish departed Portsmouth on the evening of the 5th June 1830 and
arrived in Van Diemen's Land on 22 September 1830. Three women died on
the voyage out.
His next appointment to a convict ship was to
the
Atlas to Van Diemen's Land in 1833. He kept a
Medical Journal from 29th March 1833 to 28th August 1833. Two hundred
male prisoners arrived under his superintendence. There were no deaths
of convicts on this voyage.
His last appointment as Surgeon-Superintendent of a convict ship
was to the
Backwell
to Port Jackson in 1835. Two prisoners died on this voyage. The
Surgeon's Journal does not seem to have survived for this voyage.
He is listed in the Medical Register 1865 - Residence 12
Lower Brook St. London. Qualifications Lic. Soc. Apothecary, London 1821
Mem Royal Coll. Surgeon Eng. 1832.
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