Summary
Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Manslaughter/culpable homicide
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Hughes
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Coal miner
Crime
Convicted at: Ireland, Queen's County
Sentence term: 99 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Apr 1838
Ship: Westmoreland
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
William Hughes was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.
The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)
Westmoreland (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
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50776 Hughes William - Westmoreland 1838. 1846 6 May Newcastle MM. Obtained Ticket of Leave.
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Born - Queens County Ireland. Married 1 male child. Murdered James Conway.