William Bushey

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Summary

Born
Jan 1798
Conviction
Felony (unspecified)
Departure
Mar 1823
Arrival
Aug 1823
Death
Jan 1853
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Personal Information

Name: William Bushey
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1798
Death: 1st Jan 1853
Age at death: 55
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Lincoln. Lindsey Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1823
Ship: Henry
Arrival: 26th Aug 1823
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Bushey was transported on the Henry, departing 31st Mar 1823 and arriving 26th Aug 1823 with 161 passengers.

Henry 1825. The ship Henry, Captain Ferrier, arrived at Hobart Town, on the 9th ult. with 79 female prisoners, all whom were landed with the exception of two. There were also on board 25 free women, and 33 children, who came out, at the expence of Government, to join their husbands and parents. Sydney Gazette, 3 Mar 1825.

HenryHenry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 13 (8)
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

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on 4th April 2014

William was 21 years old when convicted. 26/12/1828: TOL Goulburn 1/7/1830: COF 1836: Married Bridget Dunne (Caroline 1833), they had 4-5 chilren. Around the 1840's William and Bridget move to Port Phillip and were living in Richmond, Melbourne. Bridget married Richard Fanning (no children) in 1862, Melbourne. William died in 1853.