William Gregson

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Summary

Born
Nov 1801
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Aug 1829
Arrival
Jan 1830
Death
May 1880
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Personal Information

Name: William Gregson
Gender: Male
Born: 7th Nov 1801
Death: 5th May 1880
Age at death: 78
Occupation: Bricklayer

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Derby (Borough) Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 17th Aug 1829
Arrival: 10th Jan 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Gregson was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 17th Aug 1829 and arriving 10th Jan 1830 with 200 passengers.

Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.

Prince RegentPrince Regent (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 154
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

Claims

"3rd Great grandfather of my husband 4th Great Grandfather of my child"

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"My Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather on my paternal nan's side"

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Convict Notes

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on 19th April 2013

William was convicted of stealing,shirts, a pocket book,and various other goods, from a Captain Goodwin, he was working for Captain Goodwin as a bricklayer