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Transportation
William Davies was transported on the Morley, departing 3rd Nov 1827 and arriving 3rd Mar 1828 with 173 passengers.
The "Morley" was built on the Thames, England in 1811. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Morley in 1817, 1818, 1820, 1828 and 1829 and to Van Diemen's Land in 1820 and 1823. 1829 Voyage. 200 Male English Convicts. Commander; Harrison. Richard Lewis; Surgeon Superintendent arrived 2 Dec 1829. All convicts survived the voyage.
Morley (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. |
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Convict Notes
LAST DAY OF DUBLIN COMMISSION. … their Lordships proceeded to pass sentence on the several convictions during the Commission, and among others the following : … William Davis and Peter Mangin were then put to the bar, and the indictments, to which they had pleaded guilty—viz. their having, receiving, and embezzling certain bills and money, while in the employment of the Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland, the same being the property of the Bank—having been read by the clerk of the Crown, the prisoners were sentenced to 14 years’ transportation each. Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 2 May 1827.
1828 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Indent No; 184 Name; William Davies Age; 50 years. Read & write. Native Place; Dublin Trade or calling; Banker's Clerk Offence; Embezzlement Trial; Dublin - 27 April 1827 - 14 years Height; 5 ft. 4 in Remarks; DIED; in General Hospital - 27 March 1832 1832 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Date of Death: 25 Jul 1832 District: Liverpool Amount in Bank. 9£ 8 shillings and 5 pence