Summary
Born
Jun 1831
Conviction
Stealing from employer/master
Departure
Aug 1852
Arrival
Dec 1852
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Henry Ashton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jun 1831
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Dyer
Crime
Convicted at: Stafford Assizes at Stafford
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Aug 1852
Ship: Equestrian
Arrival: 16th Dec 1852
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Henry Ashton was transported on the Equestrian, departing 27th Aug 1852 and arriving 16th Dec 1852 with 295 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 513 (259) |
| 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 |
Claims
"Researching on behalf of the Ashton family, looking for a connection to James Henry Ashton."
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