Summary
Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Aug 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Oct 1873
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Personal Information
Name: William Bigbee
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: 27th Oct 1873
Age at death: 50
Occupation: Chimney sweep
Crime
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 10th Aug 1842
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 28th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Bigbee was transported on the Moffatt, departing 10th Aug 1842 and arriving 28th Nov 1842 with 391 passengers.
Moffatt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 177 (90) |
| 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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Convict Notes
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CON14-1-17 Image 162 No; 7548. Trade; Sweep. Aged; 19 years old Has no relatives Reconvicted as William Rigby 1867 - HEALTH & WELFARE. Cascades Invalid Depot. Name; William Bigby aged 43 years old, Pauper Admission dates: 19 Aug 1867 to 24 Jul 1869, 30 Jul 1869 Ship to colony: Moffatt 3 1873 - BURIAL; Date of burial: 27 Oct 1873 Name; William Bigby aged 48 years old. Cornelian Bay Cemetery. Pauper, Section A, Number 67