Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Mcdonald was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.
Governor Ready (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Convict Indentures (hand written). Government Gazette Wednesday January 8 1834. |
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Convict Notes
War Office Records. Registers Court Martial. https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1606822136/view Private William McDonald, 17th Foot Regt, Tried at Templemore, 18 Feb 1828, Laid before Advocate General, 1 March 1828. charges, Desertion and making away with his necessaries, sentenced to Transportation as a Felon for 14 years & sent to New South Wales.
The Indentures state that William McDonald was 23 years of age. He could read and write; religion: Protestant, status single and a native of Glasgow. His occupation was a soldier and weaver. He was convicted of desertion on 18 February 1828 and sentenced to 14 years. He had two prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5feet 6 inches; complexion dark ruddy; hair black and eyes blue. Transport number: 191. He was assigned to Mr H McArthur, Parramatta. Government Gazette January 8 1834 states that William McDonald had escaped from No. 2 Stockade on 30 December 1833.