Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
William Johnston was transported on the Agincourt, departing 6th Jul 1844 and arriving 9th Nov 1844 with 224 passengers.
Agincourt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 107 (55) |
| 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
Married at St George's Anglican Church Battery Point on 28 Feb 1853 to Isabella Buchanan. Also a convict arrived on Dr Vincent as Isobel Buchan. William Johnston/Johnstone died on 19 September 1863 at his home Hill Street Hobart. Had 4 children William Johnston 8/3/1853, Jessie Jane Johnston 15/3/1856, James Johnstone 8/7/1858, George Alfred Johnstone 6/5/1861. James, William and Jessie were all in the Queens Orphan School as William had a long illness. Son William Johnstone pegged Comet Silver Mine in Zeehan late 1800's. William and was born in Ayrshire Scotland, but tried in England at the Old Bailey. Owned skilling and ground in Hill St from 1858 until his death when it passed to his wife. Unknown place of burial.