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Transportation
William Lee was transported on the York, departing 30th Apr 1829 and arriving 28th Aug 1829 with 192 passengers.
The York I was built in Southwick, West Sussex, England in 1819. 429 tons. Three voyages to Australia with transport convicts - 1829, 1830 and 1832. The York II was built in Sunderland, England in 1854. 940 ton ship. Transported convicts and pensioner guards and families to Western Australia in 1862.
York (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 50 |
| 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
New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. 1833 No; 459 Name; William Lee Ship arrived by; York Remarks; DIED - 20 Aug 1835 Conduct Record;- Transported for Sheep Stealing Wife & 5 children at Devon Trial; 21 March 1827 Strongly recommended by the surgeon DIED; in the service of Mr J Horton. Memo - 22 Aug 1835 Description List;- No; 459 Age; 45 Native Place; Trade or calling; Ploughman Height; 5 ft. 7 1/2 Eyes; Grey Hair; Black Completion; Dark