William Derry

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
May 1839
Arrival
Sep 1839
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Derry
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Stafford Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th May 1839
Ship: Parkfield
Arrival: 1st Sep 1839
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Derry 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.

ParkfieldParkfield (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 43 (23)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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Convicted of stealing and killing an Ewe near Shenstone, at the Staffordshire Summer Assizes, and sentenced to 15 years transportation. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001308/18380718/030/0003