Summary
Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Stealing lead
Departure
Dec 1834
Arrival
Apr 1835
Death
Oct 1895
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Personal Information
Name: William Davies
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: 25th Oct 1895
Age at death: 72
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: Davis, Drummond
Crime
Crime: Stealing lead
Convicted at: Lancaster. Liverpool Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 3rd Dec 1834
Ship: Lady Nugent
Arrival: 9th Apr 1835
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
William Davies was transported on the Lady Nugent, departing 3rd Dec 1834 and arriving 9th Apr 1835 with 286 passengers.
Lady Nugent (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 478 |
| 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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William changed his name from Drummond to his mother's maiden name Davies when he was charged at Lancashire Quarter sessions on 8 Jul 1833 for stealing lead at the age of 14 years. His occupation was noted as Potters boy a native of Liverpool. He was granted his certificate of freedom No.40/1136 Prisoner No.35/1044 on 22 July 1840 at this time he was a labourer. He ultimately created his own business as a Cabinet Maker in Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales