Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
William Lynn was transported on the Mangles, departing 30th Jun 1824 and arriving 27th Oct 1824 with 192 passengers.
ManglesReferences
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 164 |
| 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
William was origianally sentenced to death but was reprieved. He was born in Bedford shire. Upon arrival in Australia he was 5'4", with blue eyes and dark brown hair. He had a fresh complexion and a dimple to the left cheek. He was assigned to Charles Tompson at South Creek who owned the dairy farm 'Clydesdale" on Richmond Rd, Richmond NSW. On 26th January 1827 he received a ticket of leave for helping capture the escaped convict, John Halpin. On 4th February 1828 the leave was cancelled because William was caught harbouring government servants in his house who were drinking on a Sunday.