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Transportation
William Heron was transported on the Mary, departing 28th Aug 1821 and arriving 23rd Jan 1822 with 176 passengers.
Built 1811, Ipswich,England 361 tons. 1817 Journey On Monday arrived the ship Mary, Capt. ORMON, from Calcutta, with merchandize—Passengers, Captain FAITHFUL and Lieut. HAMILTON: this vessel has brought 6 male prisoners from India, destined for Port Jackson; to which place it is expected she will sail to-morrow. Hobart Town Gazette, 24 May 1817. Ship News. On Thursday arrived from Calcutta, via Derwent, the ship Mary, Captain Ormon, with a various cargo. -Passengers from Calcutta, Captain Faithfull and Lieutenant Hamilton:-The Mary sailed from Calcutta the 23d of February, and left the Pilot the 1st of March. Sydney Gazette, Sat 7 Jun 1817. -------------------------------------------------- Convicts who sailed on the 'Mary' direct from Ireland - 1819 & 1836 - are currently being listed, incomplete data to date.
Mary (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 99 (51) |
| 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
William Heron first arrived in the 'Mary' which arrived in January 1822. Transported for 'Burglary' He escaped after 6 weeks. Then 1833 finally made his way back to England - was then transported for 'Returning from Transportation' and arrived per "Aurora 1833". Sent to Port Macquarie, NSW - stayed three for 2 years and again escaped. September 1840 - was back in England - transported for life again and arrived in VDL per Lady Raffles 1841. On arrival in VDL he was 37 years old, 5'4" tall, ruddy complexion, dark brown hair, reddish whiskers, grey eyes, scar on right wrist, scar under left knee and on left cheek, can read and write. 9/8/1841: Browns River Robbing in a dwelling house - Hard labour in chains for 2 years - recommended to be sent to Port Arthur. Absconded twice - various penalties. 27/8/1848: Absconded - found on board and American ship. 29/5/1850: Absconded. 23/3/1852: TOL 12/6/1855: Conditional Pardon - he is now about 51 years old. A few William Heron's around at this time - found nothing further that looked to be this man. For his full story go to 'William Heron' per Lady Raffles 1841.