William Bray

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Summary

Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1820
Arrival
Dec 1820
Death
Dec 1830
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Personal Information

Name: William Bray
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: 25th Dec 1830
Age at death: 28
Occupation: Razorsmith/grinder

Crime

Convicted at: York Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Jul 1820
Ship: Maria
Arrival: 1st Dec 1820
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Bray was transported on the Maria, departing 26th Jul 1820 and arriving 1st Dec 1820 with 157 passengers.

Built 1836 at Yarmouth. Wood barque of 460 Tons

MariaMaria (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 349 (176)
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

D Wong avatar
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on 31st May 2021

William Bray was listed as 18 years old on arrival in VDL. Birth Place: Sheffield. Occupation: Razor grinder. Gaol Report: Very depraved & from his character on his trial, he appears to be a very depraved Youth. William was 5'3ΒΌ" tall, light brown hair, dark grey eyes, Adam and Eve WB MB on right arm. 25/12/1830: William Bray died at Green Ponds, Tas., and was buried on the 30/12/1830. Abode listed as Broadmarsh, aged 27 years.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 31st May 2021

New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Year; 1830 No; 349 Name; William Bray Ship; Maria - 1820 Remarks; Assigned Mr R Alwright New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Year; 1832 No; 349 Name; William Bray Ship; Maria - 1820 Noted against name; DECEASED; [no date]