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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
William Buchanan was transported on the England, departing 31st Mar 1832 and arriving 18th Jul 1832 with 200 passengers.
England (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 298 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
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).
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).
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).