Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Madderah was transported on the Nithsdale, departing 26th Dec 1829 and arriving 12th May 1830 with 184 passengers.
Nithsdale (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 274. England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975: Indexing Project No. C04167-1: GS Film No. 0962988 IT 3 |
| 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 the son of Benjamin Madderah and Elizabeth, nee Nightingale. Born 18 Mar 1803 in York, England. Christened 20 Mar 1803 at St. Mary Castlegate, York. He was an habitual criminal. The town's newspaper, the York Herald reports the following court appearances: 22 Jan 1825 Accused of stealing 6lbs of beef. Acquitted. 5 May 1827 Guilty of shop breaking. 12 months hard labour. 16 August 1828 Accused of pick pocketing. Acquitted through lack of evidence. 29 Nov 1828 Guilty of drunk and disorderly behaviour. 1 month hard labour. 31 Jan 1829 Guilty of stealing a pair of boots. 7 years, transportation.