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William Gilbert

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Summary

Born

Jan 1814

Conviction

Desertion

Departure

Nov 1839

Arrival

Feb 1840

Death

Unknown

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Personal Information

Name: William Gilbert

Gender: Male

Born: 1st Jan 1814

Death: Unknown

Age at death: Unknown

Occupation: Soldier/shoemaker

Crime

Crime: Desertion

Convicted at: Court Martial Dublin

Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Nov 1839

Ship: Augusta Jessie

Arrival: 25th Feb 1840

Place of Arrival: New South Wales and Norfolk Island

Transportation

William Gilbert was transported on the Augusta Jessie, departing 11th Nov 1839 and arriving 25th Feb 1840 with 16 passengers.

Augusta Jessie (generic)

References

Primary Source

Maitland Mercury - convict indents

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Convict Notes

on 1st April 2026

William Gilbert, Ship of arrival: Augusta Jessie, Arrived at Sydney, 25 Feb 1840;, Arrival Status: Convict, Aged: 26 years; Education: R & W; Religion: Roman Catholic; Marriage Status: Married; Male Children: 1, Female Children: 1; Total Children: 2, Born at Derbyshire [DBY ENG]; Employment: Shoemaker & soldier; Trial Crime: Desertion, Trial Court: Dublin Court Martial, at Dublin, [DUB IRL], 15 Aug 1839; Trial Sentence: 7 years; Previous convictions: 21 d, 4 m, 3 m; Height in feet & inches: 5 8.

on 1st April 2026

Ticket of Leave 1847 29 December Scone NSW