Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Abernethy was transported on the Norfolk, departing 20th May 1829 and arriving 27th Aug 1829 with 201 passengers.
1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832
Norfolk (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 62 |
| 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 Abernethy was listed as 51 years old on arrival. Son Hugh Abernethy arrived NSW per Mellish 1829. Native Place: Belfast. Occupation: Rope maker and soldier. This was William's 2nd conviction he had served 4 years in the hulks. William was literate, Protestant, married with 1 child, 5'7½" tall, dark ruddy complexion, dark brown hair and eyes, warts left arm, mermaid WA 1807 on stump?? raised swelling in left eyelid. Assigned to Jacob Wye?? at Sydney. 26/5/1834: TOL - Allowed to remain in the District of Pennant Hills - On recommendation of the Paramatta Bench, dated 31/8/1833. Cancelled, the holder having been found guilty of Larceny. 10/6/1837: COF Possible death: 1854: NSW BDM - William Abernethy died aged 84 - no district given.
Conditional Pardon - 37/497 Ticket of Leave 34/432