Summary
Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jan 1844
Arrival
May 1844
Death
Jan 1847
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Personal Information
Name: William Buck
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 1st Jan 1847
Age at death: 31
Occupation: Labourer - general
Voyage
Departed: 25th Jan 1844
Ship: Equestrian
Arrival: 2nd May 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Buck was transported on the Equestrian, departing 25th Jan 1844 and arriving 2nd May 1844 with 291 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 8 |
| 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
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William was transported for killing a ewe with the intent to steal the carcass He died in the hospital at Bridgewater 13\5\1849.