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Transportation
William Grimsey was transported on the Bangalore, departing 1st Jan 1850 and arriving 30th Apr 1850 with 302 passengers.
Built 1843 at Jersey. Wood barque of 877 Tons.
Bangalore (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 160 |
| 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
c1820: Year of birth stated on his death registration. 15-Oct-1850: Ticket of Leave 50/0290; On the recommendation of Commissioner of Crown Lands Darling Downs. 24-Jun-1852: Ticket of Leave cancelled on the recommendation of Commissioner of Crown Lands, Darling Downs, for having absented himself from his district. Darling Downs. 17-Apr-1856: Marriage registration: William Grimsey Marriage date: 17/04/1856 Spouse's name: Bridget Egan Registration details: 1859/C/64, 17 April 1856 in Queensland, Australia. 14 Children: Grimsey, Ann Maria [1857 - 1903] Grimsey, John [1859 - 1939] Grimsey, William [1861 - 1936] Grimsey, Bridget [1863 - 1940] Grimsey, Charlotte [1865 - 1951] Grimsey, Mary Ann [1868 - 1947] Grimsey, Sarah Jane [1870 - ] Grimsey, George [1872 - 1953] Grimsey, James [1875 - 1953] Grimsey, Harriet [1875 - 1911] Grimsey, Unnamed (F) [1878 - ] Grimsey, Frederick Charles [1880 - 1959] Grimsey, Francis Edward [1883 - 1964] Grimsey, Alice [ - 1956] 31-Mar-1868: Wm. Grimsey, a servant in the employ of Mr. E. M. Royds, whose estate at Mount Alfred is managed by C. F. D. Parkinson, found guilty of wilfully disobeying lawful orders, was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment in Brisbane gaol with hard labour. Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. [Newspaper: Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908), Page 3, POLICE COURT, IPSWICH. - 2 April 1868] 5-Feb-1869: William Grimsey and Henry Hunt were summoned by C. F. D. Parkinson (as agent for E. M. Royds) for absconding from their hired service. Neither defendant appearing, warrants were ordered to issue for their apprehension. Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. [Newspaper: Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908), Page 3, Friday, February 5. - 6 February 1869] 11-Dec-1889: This afternoon William Grimsey, farmer, of Rosewood, was brought up before the police magistrate on suspicion of lunacy, and on the certificate of Drs. Von Lossberg and Thornton he was ordered to be sent to the Woogaroo Asylum. Ipswich. [Newspaper: Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Page 3, IPSWICH. - 12 December 1889] 15-Jan-1894: Death registration: William Grimsey Birth year: 1820 Death date: 15/01/1894 Mother's name: Pheobe Kettle Father/parent's name: John Grimsey Registration details: 1894/C/3205