William Goss

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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Aug 1836
Arrival
Nov 1836
Death
Nov 1871
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Personal Information

Name: William Goss
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: 8th Nov 1871
Age at death: 56
Occupation: Quarryman

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Jamaica Court Martial
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Aug 1836
Arrival: 15th Nov 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Goss was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 1st Aug 1836 and arriving 15th Nov 1836 with 261 passengers.

1825 Journey. On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.

Henry PorcherHenry Porcher (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 333 (169)
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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Place of origin: Duffield, Derbyshire Aged; 21 years old Offence; Absenting himself without approval 1871 - General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 28 Dec 1870 Ship: Henry Porcher. Place of origin: Derby Date of death: 08 Jan 1871 Cause of death; General debility