William Higham

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Summary

Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Robbery
Departure
May 1835
Arrival
Aug 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Higham
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Robbery
Convicted at: Lancaster Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th May 1835
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 28th Aug 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Higham was transported on the Norfolk, departing 12th May 1835 and arriving 28th Aug 1835 with 282 passengers.

1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832

NorfolkNorfolk (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 56
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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Lancaster Gazette Lancashire, England 9 Aug 1834 THE ASSIZES William Higham, aged 20, Thomas Jolley, aaed 20, and Aaron Orme, aged 27, charged with high- way robbery, at Great Lever. Thomas Jolly/jolley was also on board. No ship found for Aaron Orme. __________________________________ William Higham was listed as 22 years old on arrival. Native Place: Bolton. William was sinle, 5'5½" tall, sallow complexion, very dark brown hair, blue eyes, scar on left hand near knuckle of forefinger. 1835 Muster: Public Works. 14/6/1844: TOL 1852: Employer: Joseph Akers at Launceston, was paid £20 for 12 months.