Summary
Born
Jan 1804
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Mar 1828
Arrival
Aug 1828
Death
Jan 1828
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Personal Information
Name: William Handford
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1804
Death: 1st Jan 1828
Age at death: 24
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Plymouth Court Martial
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 13th Mar 1828
Ship: Bengal Merchant
Arrival: 10th Aug 1828
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Handford was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 13th Mar 1828 and arriving 10th Aug 1828 with 170 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 340 |
| 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
338
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1827 - Received on board the prison hulk; Capacity. Moored at Woolwich and Devonport. Age; 23 years. Offence; Desertion 1828 - Australia Convict Transport Registers. Trial; 26 February 1827 Noted against name; DIED - on voyage. 2 July 1828.