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Transportation
Sylvanus Buckland was transported on the Dudbrook, departing 17th Nov 1852 and arriving 7th Feb 1853 with 235 passengers.
Dudbrook (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 574 |
| 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
He came to Australia as a Labourer but eventually became an Engineer. Although originally starting in York he ended up settled in Jarrahdale WA. He is buried in the local cemetery along with many descendents. His grandsons Benjamin Sylvanus and John Buckland served in WW1 - where John was killed and has a plaque dedicated to him on the Mennin Gate. An account of Ben's wife and early memories of Sylvanus is held in tape form at the Battye Library in WA. I am reasonably certain Sylvanus had other brothers who may have been transported also....and although this record mentions only a silver watch I believe there is more to the story. I have corrected the record as his Christian name was misspelt. I am Benjamin's grandson and direct descendent of Sylvanus. His prisoner number was 1808 I believe.
Stole a silver watch in Bath Somerset. Remained in Australia, married and had 6 children