William Fairclough

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Oct 1842
Arrival
Jan 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

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

Crime

Convicted at: York Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Oct 1842
Arrival: 18th Jan 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Fairclough was transported on the Duchess Of Northumberland, departing 1st Oct 1842 and arriving 18th Jan 1843 with 271 passengers.

Duchess Of NorthumberlandDuchess Of Northumberland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 222
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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Originally from Barnsley, Yorkshire, aged 23 when transported. Ticket of Leave granted in March 1850. Recommended for Conditional Pardon in 1851, Conditional Pardon granted in January 1853. Was a Petty Constable in the Sub-district of Huon in May 1855.