William Dillon

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jul 1832
Arrival
Oct 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Dillon
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Indoor servant

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Jul 1832
Arrival: 16th Oct 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Dillon was transported on the Dunvegan Castle, departing 1st Jul 1832 and arriving 16th Oct 1832 with 202 passengers.

Dunvegan CastleDunvegan Castle (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 24th January 2025

NSW Convict Index. William Dillon, per Dunvegan Castle, 1832, Certificate of Freedom, 29 Aug 1840, No 40/1437.

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 24th January 2025

Absconded. Dillon William, Dunvegan Castle (2), 32-2596, 25, Dublin, in-door servant, 5 feet 4 inches, ruddy comp., sandy brown hair, grey eyes, from T. F. Hawkins, Bathurst, since March 27. NSW Govt Gazette, 12 Apr 1837.

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 24th January 2025

COMMISSION COURT.— Thursday, April 12. John Boswell, William Dillon, and George Strong were indicted for stealing four towels, the property of Mrs. D. Hughes, of Gardiner-street. The evidence was conclusive against them. They were found guilty. Dublin Evening Packet, 14 April 1832.

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 24th January 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. William Dillon, age on arrival, 20, per Dunvegan Castle (2), 1832. Tried 1832 at Dublin, 7 years for Stealing towels. DOB, 1812, native place, Dublin. Single. Catholic. Trade, Servant indoors.