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William Briggs

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Summary

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Born
Jan 1821
Conviction Desertion
Departure Oct 1845
Arrival
Nov 1845
Death
Unknown
Personal Information
Name: William Briggs
Aliases:
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier/tailor
Crime
Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Cape of Good Hope Court Martial
Sentence term: 7
Voyage
Departed: 1st Oct 1845
Arrival: 10th Nov 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Departed: 1st Oct, 1845
Arrived: 10th Nov, 1845
Passengers: 4

Gilbert Henderson

References

Primary SourceTasmanian Archives - convicts

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Convict Notes

Contributed by Nell Murphy on 23rd September 2016

William BRIGGS was convicted at Cape Town, South Africa on 14 Aug 1843 for desertion from 45th Regiment of Army. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Gilbert Henderson' arriving 12 Nov 1845. Aged 24yrs; soldier/tailer (had been in army for 3yrs, 3mths); 5'8 1/4". Native Place - Cavan, Ireland. 12mth Probation Period in VDL, at Impression Bay. 9 Jan 1849: Ticket of Leave granted. 17 Aug 1850: Free Certificate

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Nell Murphy
27th Mar 2023convicted at, term: 7 years, voyage, source: Tasmanian Archives - convicts (prev. ), firstname: William, surname: Briggs, alias1: , alias2: , alias3: , alias4: , date of birth: 1821, date of death: 0000, gender: m, occupation, crime