William Brearley

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Apr 1848
Arrival
Jul 1848
Death
Jun 1898
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Personal Information

Name: William Brearley
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 7th Jun 1898
Age at death: 78
Occupation: Quarryman

Crime

Convicted at: York, Sheffield Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Apr 1848
Ship: Bangalore
Arrival: 14th Jul 1848
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land from Bermuda

Transportation

William Brearley was transported on the Bangalore, departing 11th Apr 1848 and arriving 14th Jul 1848 with 205 passengers.

Built 1843 at Jersey. Wood barque of 877 Tons.

BangaloreBangalore (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 292
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 8th July 2025

Place of origin: Pontefract, Yorkshire No; 20688 Trade; Labourer & Quarryman, Height; 5 ft 1 1/4 inches, aged 28 years old. 1877 - Brearley, William Also known as: Breasley, William Launceston Invalid Depot. Admission dates: 22 Jun 1877 to 14 Sep 1877 Ship to colony: Bangalore POL709-1-14 page 151 (22 Jun 1877 to 14 Sep 1877) - Discharged at own request. Able to work. 1880 - Trial; Longford. 13 August 1880. Idle & Disorderly - 1 month 1898 - Launceston Invalid Depot. Admission dates: 07 Jun 1898 - DIED. Aged; 76 years old