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Transportation
William Armstrong was transported on the Edward, departing 17th Oct 1830 and arriving 22nd Feb 1831 with 43 passengers.
Built 1806 in Bristol, England. 406 tons. 4 voyages to Australia from Britain transporting convicts. Please note some registers of person are not yet complete - a work in progress. ************** 1829 - Edward arrived from Ireland in Sydney Cove; 26 April 1829. Female Convict Ship; Commander; Gilbert. Surgeon Superintendent; William C Watt M.D. Muster held on Board; 28 April 1829. Mustered; 174. Died on Voyage; 3. Total; 177
Edward (generic)References
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Convict Notes
Source for date of Death. New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Annotated Printed Indentures 1831
William Armstrong No; 31-204 - 5 Remarks; Died in General Hospital Sydney, 18 December 1831. -------------------------------------------- New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849 Name: William Armstrong Age: 19. Estimated birth year: abt 1812 Vessel: Edward Arrival year: 1831 Date of conviction: Spring Assizes 1830 Native Place; Armagh Age; 19 Height; 5 ft. 3 inches Complexion: Brown Hair; Brown Eyes: Grey Offence; Larceny Sentence; 14 years
William Armstrong died 18/7/1831 at the age of 19, in the district of Sydney. Could not find any details of crime or sentence.