William Margerison

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Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Jul 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Margerison
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Nova Scotia, Halifax Court Martial
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Jul 1842
Arrival: 7th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Margerison was transported on the Marquis Of Hastings, departing 15th Jul 1842 and arriving 7th Nov 1842 with 241 passengers.

Marquis Of HastingsMarquis Of Hastings (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 150 CON33-1-29 Image 148
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 10th April 2025

1840 - Trial; 8 May 1840. Offence; Desertion from Halifax, 4 days 5 years, 23 Reg't Aged; 30 years old. Height; 5 ft 7 1/2 inches. Protestant. Unable to read or write Father; James at Billington & 2 Brothers; Hugh & Robert. 1847 - Certificate of Freedom; 11 May 1847 New Town Charitable Institute Name: Margison, William New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-18 page 23 (04 Nov 1880 to 07 Feb 1881) Admitted from the district of Hobart. Discharged; At own request. Able to work POL709-1-24 page 136 (08 Apr 1892 to 17 Aug 1893) Discharged; Absent on Pass