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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Stealing boots/shoes
Departure
Jul 1829
Arrival
Nov 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Bird
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Stealing boots/shoes
Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Jul 1829
Ship: Guildford
Arrival: 4th Nov 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Bird was transported on the Guildford, departing 12th Jul 1829 and arriving 4th Nov 1829 with 201 passengers.

The ‘Guildford’ was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829. The ship was lost at sea near Singapore in 1831, loosing all aboard.

GuildfordGuildford (generic)

References

Primary SourceNSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts.

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Convict Notes

Dennis Nightingale avatar
94
on 3rd June 2015

133137 Bird William - Guildford 1829. 1829 November - AO NSW Convict Indents Fiche No. 673. Age 18. Locksmith. Tried in Dublin 22 January 1829 and sentenced to 7 years transportation for stealing shoes. Assigned to Dept. of Public Works on arrival. 52247 Bird William - Guildford 1829. 1836 4 January. Newcastle BB. Attached to the gaol. Charged with drunkenness and riotous conduct. Used the turnkey on the way to the gaol. Sentenced to 50 lashes.

Dennis Nightingale avatar
94
on 3rd June 2015

Born - Dublin Ireland. Crime - Stealing shoes. Single - Locksmith.