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Transportation
William Messenger was transported on the Maria, departing 26th Jul 1820 and arriving 1st Dec 1820 with 157 passengers.
Built 1836 at Yarmouth. Wood barque of 460 Tons
Maria (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 344 |
| 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
Burials in the Parish of St John, Launceston in the County of Cornwall, Port Dalrymple in the Year 1830 No; 125 Name; William Messenger Abode; Launceston When buried; 10 July 1830 Age; 30 Ship’s Name; Elizabeth - Labourer ** ship as per register ** Quality or profession. EXECUTED; at Launceston. By Whom Ceremony was preformed; W Bedford William Messenger - 10 July 1830 - Hanged at Launceston for the rape of a five-year-old child
New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. 1830 No; 248 Name; William Messenger Ship arrived by; Maria - 1830 Remarks; EXECUTED - 12 July 1830
29 Mar 1820 Sentenced to death at Glos. Lent Assizes, commuted to life. 15 May 1830 Charged with 2 others for rape of minor 21 June 1830 found guilty, condemned to death. 10 July 1830 Executed by hanging in public at Launceston Gaol.