Summary
Born
May 1816
Conviction
Rape
Departure
Jan 1846
Arrival
May 1846
Death
Jun 1887
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Personal Information
Name: William Edward Beard
Gender: Male
Born: 2nd May 1816
Death: 27th Jun 1887
Age at death: 71
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 3rd Jan 1846
Ship: China
Arrival: 16th May 1846
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island
Transportation
William Edward Beard was transported on the China, departing 3rd Jan 1846 and arriving 16th May 1846 with 200 passengers.
Built 1837 at Hull. Wood ship of 524 Tons.
China (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 2 |
| 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
"Family connection William Edward Beard, Great Great Grandfather to Peter Gray"
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Peter Gray
Photos
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Convict Notes
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Originally sent to Norfolk Island, arrived 16 May 1846. Transferred to Cascades Probation Station, 21 May 1847. Employed, 1 Sep 1849 by Doctor(later Sir)James Willson Agnew, House Surgeon, at Her Majesty's General Hospital, Hobart as a carpenter. Granted Ticket of Leave, 25 October 1853. Married Mary Ann Jane Warrant, 9 Jan 1854. Granted Unconditional Pardon, 14 Aug 1855. Served as Police Constable 1865-1870