William Geary

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Summary

Born
Dec 1800
Conviction
Stealing corn
Departure
Dec 1832
Arrival
May 1833
Death
Nov 1866
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Personal Information

Name: William Geary
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Dec 1800
Death: 21st Nov 1866
Age at death: 65
Occupation: Farmer

Crime

Convicted at: Derby Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Dec 1832
Ship: Jupiter
Arrival: 28th May 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Geary was transported on the Jupiter, departing 31st Dec 1832 and arriving 28th May 1833 with 176 passengers.

JupiterJupiter (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 518
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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on 20th March 2014

Info from "Derby Mercury", 6 July 1831 re Conviction. Was released after serving full sentence June 1838. Became whaler on American ship 2 years. Emigrated to New Zealand 1840. Drowned in Otago Harbour, Dunedin, New Zealand