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Transportation
William Metcalf was transported on the Katherine Stewart Forbes, departing 7th Oct 1829 and arriving 18th Feb 1830 with 201 passengers.
Katherine Stewart Forbes (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 221 (113) |
| 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
born in Bekenham Kent to Abraham Metcalf and Elizabeth Smith
William Metcalf was 24 years old on arrival. Native Place: Kent. William was literate, single, 5'2½" tall, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, no body marks. Assigned to James McFarlane, Argyle, NSW. 23/2/1837: TOL. Prisoner's No. 30/245 Allowed to remain in the District of Goulburn. C1838: (no exact date given) Permission to marry Catherine Neale (Sarah and Elizabeth) - she was 24 and on Bond - William Metcalfe** was 32 and had TOL. 12/10/1838: Married at Church of England, St Saviours, Goulburn. Children: 20/9/1839: William at Grampian Hills, Goulburn. 18/11/1840: Charles (listed as Metcraft) all born Grampian Hills. 26/8/1841: TOL Passport, Goulburn Bench. 14/10/1843: COF Family websites have William dying at Tumbarumba, NSW. Also the surname may have changed over the years to Metcraft.