Summary
Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Highway robbery
Departure
Dec 1840
Arrival
Apr 1841
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Blackford
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 10th Dec 1840
Ship: Duncan
Arrival: 18th Apr 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Blackford was transported on the Duncan, departing 10th Dec 1840 and arriving 18th Apr 1841 with 259 passengers.
Duncan (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 264 |
| 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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Samuel Manning, aged 19, and William Blackford, aged 17, ware indicted for feloniously assaulting Richd. Bateman, at South Cerney, on on the Queen's highway, and stealing from his person three pounds in money, his property. Manning pleaded guilty, and the trial proceeded with regard to Blackford. A previous conviction for felony was proved against the prisoners and they were both sentenced to transportation for life. Wilts and Glos Standard, 11 April 1840.