William Lindsey

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Forgery
Departure
Apr 1830
Arrival
Aug 1830
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Lindsey
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Crime: Forgery
Convicted at: London Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Apr 1830
Arrival: 18th Aug 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Lindsey was transported on the David Lyon, departing 29th Apr 1830 and arriving 18th Aug 1830 with 221 passengers.

Built in Ipswitch 1819. 476 tons. 1830 Voyage departed Sheerness, UK on 2 May 1830 for Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), Australia, arriving 18 Aug 1830 (108 days). 217 to 220 male convicts onboard (a few convicts may be recorded by alias name which alters number). Master of Ship: James Berry Ship's Surgeon: Charles Cameron

David LyonDavid Lyon (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 355 (180) Appropriation List: CON27/1/4 CSO1/1/444 Page 227 Conduct Record: CON31/1/28 Description List: CON18/1/2 Page 136
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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Place of origin: Lewes, Sussex No; 529. Aged; 21 years old. Groom 1840 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS Name: Lindsey, William. Ship/free: David Lyon Marriage to: Firth, Ann. Ship/free: Free Permission date: 22 Sep 1840, CON52/1/1 Page 109 1840 - MARRIAGE; Date of marriage: 03 Nov 1840 Lindsay, William aged 28 years old Spouse: Firth, Mary Anne aged 21 years old 1842 - BIRTH of Lindsay, William Firth. Date of birth: 02 Jan 1842 Registered: Hobart 1842 - 18 June 1842. Conditional Pardon. No; 529 1843 - BIRTH of Lindsay, Mary Ann. Date of birth: 23 Jan 1843 Registered: Hobart 1844 - BIRTH of Lindsay, Given Name Not Recorded [male] Date of birth: 01 Oct 1844. Registered: Hobart 1846 - BIRTH of Lindsay, Given Name Not Recorded [male] Date of birth: 15 Oct 1846. Registered: Hobart