William Fitzgerald

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Summary

Born
Jan 1794
Conviction
Highway robbery
Departure
Jul 1829
Arrival
Nov 1829
Death
Jan 1837
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Personal Information

Name: William Fitzgerald
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1794
Death: 1st Jan 1837
Age at death: 43
Occupation: Dealer
Aliases: William Fitzpatrick

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Jul 1829
Ship: Guildford
Arrival: 4th Nov 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Fitzgerald was transported on the Guildford, departing 12th Jul 1829 and arriving 4th Nov 1829 with 201 passengers.

The ‘Guildford’ was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829. The ship was lost at sea near Singapore in 1831, loosing all aboard.

GuildfordGuildford (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Guildford 8 - 1829

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Convict Notes

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on 8th January 2022

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Guildford 8 - 1829 Indent No; 43 Name; William Fitzgerald [Wm Fitzpatrick] Age; 35 years, Reads, Married - 2 Children Native Place; Drogheda Trade or calling; Cattle Dealer Offence; Highway Robbery Trial; Dublin - 14 Feb 1829 - Life. 2 Previous Convictions Height; 5 ft 7 in Noted against name; DIED; in Sydney General hospital 24 April 1837