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Transportation
William Joseph Cummins was transported on the Parkfield, departing 12th May 1839 and arriving 1st Sep 1839 with 242 passengers.
Built Isle of Man 1833. 496 tons. Voyage from Sheerness 15 May 1839 to Port Jackson, New South Wales 1 Sept 1839 - 109 days. (No deaths reported) 240 passengers. 31st Regiment, 6 women & 9 children.
Parkfield (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 41 (23) |
| 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
Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser Kent, England 8 Jan 1839: Felony and Serious Accident.__On Friday night, two roasting pigs were stolen from the shop window of Mr. Fennis, butcher, at Exmouth-terrace, Gillingham, and on the theft being discovered a pursuit was commenced and run so close that the pigs were dropped on the Lines, and on going further a man, named William Cummins, was found in the bottom of the fosse of the garrison, having fallen over and broken his leg. He denied that he was the thief, but it is expected there will be sufficient evidence to commit him for trial if he recovers from his hurts. The police of the neighbourhood have long been in search of this notorious offender, as there are several former charges of serious degree against him. One of his companions names Polly, was apprehended the following morning and is in custody. William Cummins was listed as 22 years old on arrival. Native Place: Chatham. Occupation: Pork butcher. William was literate, protestant, married, no children listed, 5'10" tall, fair ruddy complexion, brown hair, hazel grey eyes, mole under left ear, another under left jaw, mole on upper, St::P inside lower right arm, middle finger of right hand contracted, scar inside same, scar on forefinger of left hand.
Christened Chatham, Kent, England 03 November 1816