Summary
Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1829
Arrival
Aug 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Cliffe
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Blacksmith
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Transportation
William Cliffe was transported on the York, departing 30th Apr 1829 and arriving 28th Aug 1829 with 192 passengers.
The York I was built in Southwick, West Sussex, England in 1819. 429 tons. Three voyages to Australia with transport convicts - 1829, 1830 and 1832. The York II was built in Sunderland, England in 1854. 940 ton ship. Transported convicts and pensioner guards and families to Western Australia in 1862.
York (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 52 |
| 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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CON27-1-4 Image 25 Indent No; 971 Age; 20 years Trade; Blacksmith & Farrier Carter Native Place; Manchester Assigned; Public Works