William Eddie

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Summary

Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Feb 1845
Arrival
Jun 1845
Death
Dec 1850
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Personal Information

Name: William Eddie
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: 10th Dec 1850
Age at death: 24
Occupation: Sea man

Crime

Convicted at: Scotland, Aberdeen Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Feb 1845
Arrival: 19th Jun 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Eddie was transported on the Mount Stuart Elphinstone, departing 26th Feb 1845 and arriving 19th Jun 1845 with 268 passengers.

Built 1826. Wood ship of 611 Tons.

Mount Stuart ElphinstoneMount Stuart Elphinstone

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 246
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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CON14-1-21 Image 191 Aged; 18 years old Height; 5 ft 2 1/2 in Native Place; Fife Shire Father; Alex & Mother; Elizabeth, Brothers; Alex & John, Sister Emphemia - Aberdeenshire Trial; 25 September 1844. William Eddie, No fixed abode & James Gordon, Rennies Court, West North Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire James Gordon [on board] DEATH UNDER SENTENCE; No; 15635 Trial; 25 September 1844 Died; 10 December 1850 aged 23 years old, Died at Swansea Trade; Labourer. Cause of Death; Disease of the heart aged 28 years old