William Buchanan

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Summary

Born
Jan 1805
Conviction
Robbery
Departure
Mar 1832
Arrival
Jul 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Buchanan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1805
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Carter
Aliases: Christie, James

Crime

Crime: Robbery
Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1832
Ship: England
Arrival: 18th Jul 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Buchanan was transported on the England, departing 31st Mar 1832 and arriving 18th Jul 1832 with 200 passengers.

EnglandEngland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 298
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

Dianne Jones avatar
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on 20th May 2021

1832: On arrival in VDL, he was listed as 27 and a carter by trade. He said his "proper name" was Buchanan and he was single (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-5$init=CON31-1-5p14). 1841, 29 May: He received a Ticket of Leave. 1845: William Buchanan received his Free Certificate (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON34-1-3$init=CON34-1-3P531).

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 20th May 2021

1831, 15 July: Trial papers relating to John Marshall, William Buchanan for the crime of robbery and assault, and habit and repute at Leith, Edinburgh. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh. Accused: John Marshall, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty - robbery, Sentence: Transportation - 14 years Previous convictions: theft, assault. Accused: William Buchanan, alias James Christie, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty - robbery, Sentence: Transportation - 14 years Previous convictions: theft, assault. Victim: Alexander Polson, son of Christian MacKay or Polson, Sandport Street, Leith, Edinburgh (see National Records of Scotland; Reference JC26/1831/360).

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 20th May 2021

1831: Precognition against John Marshall, William Buchanan for the crime of robbery and assault, and habit and repute at Leith, Edinburgh. Accused: John Marshall, Age: 37, horse dealer, Address: Rottenrow, Leith, Origin: Born in Saint Cuthberts parish. Accused: William Buchanan, alias James Christie, Age: 25, carter, Address: Leith Walk, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Canonmills. Victim: Alexander Polson, son of Christian MacKay or Polson, Sandport Street, Leith, Edinburgh (see National Records of Scotland; Reference AD14/31/329).