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Voyage
Transportation
William Goodfellow was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | 1831 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Bussorah Merchant - 1831 |
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Convict Notes
1831 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Bussorah Merchant - 1831 Indent No; 45 Name; William Goodfellow Age; 43 years. Read & write. Widower Native Place; Cavan Trade or calling; Post-master, shepherd, clerk, stockman Offence; Embezzling letter from Post Office Trial; Cavan - 11 March 1831 - Life Previous Convictions; None Height; 5 ft. 7 1/4 in Assigned; Captain Terrance Murry, Argyle. Remarks; DIED; on way to Hospital - 28 Aug 1834 New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Name: Wm Goodfellow. Ship; B. Merchant. Date of Death: Jul 1834 District: Parramatta - Percy Simpson