Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Forsyth was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 4th Oct 1842 and arriving 14th Jan 1843 with 264 passengers.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 232 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-35$init=CON33-1-35p82 http://foundersandsurvivors.org/pubsearch/convict/chain/ai24409 https://librariestas.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/all/search/results?qu=william&qu=forsyth# |
| 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 |
Claims
"William was my 3x Great Granduncle"
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Convict Notes
23/7/1842 Liverpool Mail Lancashire, England: LIVERPOOL POLICE COURT STEALING LEAD. William Forsyth, a boy of about eighteen years of age, was brought up, charged with having stolen two or three yards of lead piping, which had been laid down to the main conduit from a new building in Jubilee-street, Everton. The prisoner was seen in the act of cutting the piping by a man who was on the premises to take care of them. As soon as he perceived that he was observed he ran away, and gave the lead to another boy, who made his escape with it. The prisoner was, however, taken and given int custody. He had nothing to say, and was committed. William was listed as 17 years old on arrival. Native Place: Liverpool, Lancashire. Previous convictions:Once for lace 1 mth; for money 1 mth; 2mths for stealing from a house. Occupations: Carver/gilder/labourer. William was 5'3¼" tall, dark complexion, dark brown hair, hazel eyes, could read, single, protestant, large scar on right cheek, small scar on forehead, powder marks under right eye. Mother: Mary at Brighton. Brothers: Henry, Edward, Samuel (brother of William who arrived per John Brewer 1842). Sisters: Mary, Elizabeth. 28/7/1846: TOL 7/8/1849: Free Certificate 2/12/1851: Steerage passenger - Launceston to Melbourne per 'City of Melbourne'. Free by Servitude. Ship to colony: Earl Grey.