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Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Elder was transported on the Manlius, departing 11th Apr 1827 and arriving 11th Aug 1827 with 176 passengers.
Manlius (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 152 - Free Settler or Felon |
| 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
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register Name; Willm Elder Ship; Manulis. Aged; 50 years [born abt 1785] Death; 1 August 1835** Norfolk Island. Allymack.
William Elder arrived as a convict on the Manlius. He was a native of Perthshire, married and a soldier by occupation. He was convicted of house robbery at Maidstone and sentenced to transportation for life. He was sent to the Retribution Hulk before being transferred to the Manlius. On arrival in New South Wales he was assigned to W. Panton at Stonequarry. In July 1831 he was punished for stealing a silver watch and sentenced to 150 lashes to be dealt out on three separate occasions - 50 lashes on the day of sentencing; 50 lashes on the following Saturday and 50 on the next Wednesday before being returned to his iron gang. He escaped from the iron gang and turned bushranger. He was captured by Constable John Field and natives near Stroud in January 1832. He was sent to Sydney where he was punished with a further 75 lashes. He died at Norfolk Island in August 1835.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Name: William Elder Age: 39 [1788] Date of Conviction: 10 Jan 1827 - Kent - life, 2 previous convictions Read or write. Married, Protestant Native County; Perth Trade; Soldier Offence; House Breaking Height; 5 ft. 4 1/2 Complexion; Ruddy Freckled Hair; Brown to grey Eyes; Blue ----------------------
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Records, Convicts Deaths. Effects of Deceased Convicts, - 38/0634 Name; William Elder Ship. Manlius Amount; 14. £. 10 Shillings 0. Pence. Deposited in the Savings Bank of New South Wales Date of Death; 1831, 1 Aug