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John Byrne was transported on the King William, departing 28th Apr 1840 and arriving 17th Aug 1840 with 36 passengers.
380 ton ship built 1831 at Whitby, England. The 'King William' ship departed Kingston, Ireland on 28 April 1840 for New South Wales, Australia with 180 male prisoners, 9 free passengers (some sons of the prisoners), arriving 17 Aug 1840 (111 days). 80th & 96th Regiment Guards. Four women and several children. Note: As this ship sailed direct from Ireland it's details are not complete on this British register. Names of convicts are being added in, by Volunteers and as yet not complete.
King William (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Non-Annotated Printed Indentures |
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Convict Notes
1861. Noted in the Liverpool Asylum Register for the Infirm & Destitute Name; John Byrne Age; 57 [looks like ] Ship; King William / 40. Free by Servitude. R.C. Died; 22 January 1861 ** All details per the Register
Prisoner No; 40-1468. No; 7. Aged 35 years old. Catholic. Married with 1 male child THIS CHILD IS ON BOARD THE SHIP WITH HIS FATHER - FREE Native Place; County Dublin. Trial; 15 February 1840. Offence; Stealing a Harness