William Birch

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Summary

Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Aug 1850
Arrival
Nov 1850
Death
Oct 1878
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Personal Information

Name: William Birch
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: 21st Oct 1878
Age at death: 55
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Gloucester. Gloucester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 19th Aug 1850
Ship: Rodney
Arrival: 28th Nov 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Birch was transported on the Rodney, departing 19th Aug 1850 and arriving 28th Nov 1850 with 316 passengers.

1853 - Voyage. From Queenstown the 24 Nov. Capt. McLean. 342 male convicts

RodneyRodney (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 342
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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Place of origin: Clifton, Gloucestershire No; 23187 Aged; 27 years old Offence; Housebreaking & stealing linen 1852 - 5 Nov. Ticket of Leave. 1855- 27 June, Certificate 1870 - HEALTH & WELFARE. Name; Birch, William Admission dates: 27 May 1870. Cascades Invalid Depot Age: 48. Description: Pauper House of Assembly Paper no. 63 of 1871 page 15 1875 - 27 Dec. Tried at Hobart. Offence; Idle and Disorderly. Sentence; 1 month 1878 - POSSIBLE DEATH RECORD. Name: Birch, William Age: 56. Date of death: 21 Oct 1878. Brickfields Pauper Establishment. Drayman. Registered: Hobart RGD35/1/9 no 1485