William Billington

Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Stealing Food
Departure
Apr 1848
Arrival
Jul 1848
Death
May 1888
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Personal Information

Name: William Billington
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 30th May 1888
Age at death: 74
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Leicester Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Apr 1848
Ship: Bangalore
Arrival: 14th Jul 1848
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land from Bermuda

Transportation

William Billington was transported on the Bangalore, departing 11th Apr 1848 and arriving 14th Jul 1848 with 205 passengers.

Built 1843 at Jersey. Wood barque of 877 Tons.

BangaloreBangalore (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 286
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

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