Summary
Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Aug 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Jun 1843
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Personal Information
Name: William Gordon
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: 13th Jun 1843
Age at death: 20
Occupation: Tailor
Crime
Crime: Stealing clothes
Convicted at: Monmouth, Usk General Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 10th Aug 1842
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 28th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Gordon was transported on the Moffatt, departing 10th Aug 1842 and arriving 28th Nov 1842 with 391 passengers.
Moffatt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 185 (94). Tasmanian Archives - convicts. |
| 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 |
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Convict Notes
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William GORDON was convicted at Monmouth on 3 Jan 1842 for stealing wearing apparel. 14yr transportation sent - to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Moffatt' arriving 28 Dec 1842. Gaol Report: bad connection Hulk Report: good Ship surgeon's report: very bad Aged 19yrs; single; tailor; 5'1 3/4". Native place - Liverpool, England. 3yr Probation Period - Maria Island (off the east coast of Tasmania).
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William died on Maria Island "when a loaded truck passed over his body".