Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Abbott was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 30th Jan 1835 with 270 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 433 (218) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
William was illiterate, protestant, single, 5'6¾" tall, ruddy complexion, light brown hair, light hazel eyes, mole right side of forehead, ditto back of neck, MC back of left hand, W A BEA back of right hand, scar left shin. Occupations: blacksmith/anchorsmith
Qaurter sesions 30 June 1834.ToL Queanbeyan 1841. 1838: Assigned to Henry Moore Esq But working for Messrs Kirsopp and Dutton, Monaro (Maneroo). 1838 Two charges at Queanbeyan Petty Sessions. Guilty of absenting himself 25 Lashes; Guilty of Neglect. 25 Lashes.
William Abbott was 21 years old and was transported for "Ship Breaking". 1841: TOL 21/10/1841: COF