William Grimes

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Feb 1828
Arrival
Jul 1828
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Grimes
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Weaver - linen

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Sligo
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Feb 1828
Ship: Borodino
Arrival: 12th Jul 1828
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Grimes was transported on the Borodino, departing 11th Feb 1828 and arriving 12th Jul 1828 with 206 passengers.

Tons: 615, built at Thames, England 1810.

BorodinoBorodino (generic)

References

Primary SourceConvict Indents. State Archives NSW; Series: NRS 12188; Item: [4/4013]; Microfiche: 669 East Maitland Burial Register p15 entry 211

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Convict Notes

Peter Fox avatar
43
on 3rd February 2024

William Grimes, assigned servant to Mr. Howe. Killed by a tree, age about 40. Buried 5 June 1837. Roman Catholic. Buried East Maitland Glebe Cemetery

Peter Fox avatar
43
on 3rd February 2024

William Grimes aged 25. Linen weaver from Sligo. Tried at Sligo 6 August 1827. Sentenced to transportation for life for horse stealing. Assigned to the Weaving establishment at Parramatta on arrival.