William Archer

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1838
Arrival
Nov 1838
Death
Dec 1839
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Personal Information

Name: William Archer
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: 26th Dec 1839
Age at death: 27
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Warwick Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Jul 1838
Ship: Earl Grey
Arrival: 21st Nov 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Archer was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 27th Jul 1838 and arriving 21st Nov 1838 with 291 passengers.

Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.

Earl GreyEarl Grey (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 318
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 3rd July 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 Ship; Earl Grey. Age 27. Died; 26/12/1839. General Hospital Sydney. ----------------------------------------- New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Non-Annotated Printed Indentures 1838 Age 25. Read & Write. Protestant. Single Trade or calling: Laborer. Offence: House Breaking 5 Ft 7 1/2 inches. Dark Swallow. Black; Hair. Dark Grey: Eyes