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John Bradshaw was transported on the King William, departing 28th Apr 1840 and arriving 17th Aug 1840 with 36 passengers.
380 ton ship built 1831 at Whitby, England. The 'King William' ship departed Kingston, Ireland on 28 April 1840 for New South Wales, Australia with 180 male prisoners, 9 free passengers (some sons of the prisoners), arriving 17 Aug 1840 (111 days). 80th & 96th Regiment Guards. Four women and several children. Note: As this ship sailed direct from Ireland it's details are not complete on this British register. Names of convicts are being added in, by Volunteers and as yet not complete.
King William (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish National Archives Database. NSW State Records Office Tipperary Emigrants Index |
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Convict Notes
John Bradshaw was 39 years old, and was transported for stealing 3 ewes. John was married with 5 male and 4 female children. 1845: TOL Murrurundi 1/2/1847: TOL Passport, Murrurundi Bench 13/9/1849: TOL Passport, on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, New England. 18/11/1847: John applied for his family to be forwarded to Sydney at the public expense. 17/12/1849: Arrived per "Success" Wife, Margaret nee Maher, 47, Farm Servant, parents: Thomas and Catherine Maher. She was able to read. John, 26, Labourer, able to read. Catherine 24, Farm Servant, illiterate Ann, 20, Farm Servant, illiterate Margaret, 18, Farm Servant, illiterate Thomas, 16, Labourer, able to read Benjamin, 14, Labourer, illiterate Martin, 24, and Norah, 20, are thought to have migrated to Canada. Mary, 7, is thought to have died in Ireland. John Snr., was working as a blacksmith with George Loder around Murrundi.
Transported 1840 "King William"