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William Griffiths

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Born

Unknown

Conviction

Insubordination

Departure

Nov 1847

Arrival

Feb 1848

Death

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Personal Information

Name: William Griffiths

Gender: Male

Born: Unknown

Death: Unknown

Age at death: Unknown

Occupation: Soldier/tailor

Aliases: William Greffiss

Crime

Crime: Insubordination

Convicted at: Bombay General Court Martial

Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Nov 1847

Ship: Salween

Arrival: 1st Feb 1848

Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Griffiths was transported on the Salween, departing 10th Nov 1847 and arriving 1st Feb 1848 with 29 passengers.

Sailed from Calcutta to Van Diemens Land (non-convict ship - 29 prisoners on board)

Salween (generic)

References

Primary Source

Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON37-1-4,450,89,L,80

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Convict Notes

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on 18th February 2013

William Griffiths was tried and convicted at Bombay on 02/01/1847 for insubordination (striking Corp. Wilson), 22nd Regiment. 14 yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemens Land on the 'Salween' 1848. Protestant; read & write; Hazel eyes; dk brown hair; dk sallow complexion; 27yrs of age; 5'6 1/2"; imperfect tailor. Native Place: Limehouse Ship Surgeon's Report: well behaved Van Diemens Land: Station Gang: Darlington, Maria Island (off east coast) 10mths. 41 days gained by extra work. 1848: Launceston 1852: Evandale