William Briggs

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Summary

Born
Jan 1773
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
May 1791
Arrival
Feb 1792
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Briggs
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1773
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Huntingdon Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st May 1791
Ship: Pitt
Arrival: 14th Feb 1792
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Briggs was transported on the Pitt, departing 31st May 1791 and arriving 14th Feb 1792 with 406 passengers.

Built Thames, England 1780. 775 tons. Rig type: S.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 158
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

Jillian Brewer avatar
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on 6th January 2025

Aged 18 on conviction for stealing a mare from William Clack of Warboys