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William Cassidy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
May 1842
Arrival
Aug 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Cassidy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd May 1842
Ship: Isabella Watson
Arrival: 3rd Aug 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Cassidy was transported on the Isabella Watson, departing 2nd May 1842 and arriving 3rd Aug 1842 with 45 passengers.

Sailed from Dublin Ship Master Jn.A.Mcdonald Ship Surgeon Rbt.Bower departed 2/5/1842 arrived 3/8/1842

Isabella WatsonIsabella Watson (generic)

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Convict Notes

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on 10th February 2015

William was 39 years old on arrival in VDL and was transported for "Breaking a window and stealing waistcoating". He commented "I committed this offence to get sent out". Surgeons Report Character: Very good, overseer of a division. William was 5'6 1/4" tall, could read and write, single, RC, fresh complexion, dark brown hair, reddish whiskers, oval face, hazel eyes, large nose. Mother Jane at native place (Dublin). 11 Hussars 17 years. Remarks: Has been soldier, left ankle dislocated, breast hairy, stout made, scar over right eye. 3/8/44: TOL 23/9/1846: Constable - drunk on duty. 17/11/1846: Dismissed. 23/3?/1839 (looks like a 3): Certificate.