Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
William Archer was transported on the York, departing 3rd Sep 1830 and arriving 7th Feb 1831 with 200 passengers.
The York I was built in Southwick, West Sussex, England in 1819. 429 tons. Three voyages to Australia with transport convicts - 1829, 1830 and 1832. The York II was built in Sunderland, England in 1854. 940 ton ship. Transported convicts and pensioner guards and families to Western Australia in 1862.
York (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 488 |
| 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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If you are a descendent of William Archer, the 3rd mayor of Grafton you can learn more and join our face book group@:- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1676105315936804/
William was assigned to William Sparke on the Hunter River and later charged with theft of a calf and sentenced to Norfolk Island. He saved people from drowning and was awarded a free pardon.
Initially a labourer and sawyer, later held the position of Mayor.