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Voyage
Transportation
William Middleton was transported on the Earl Spencer, departing 30th Apr 1813 and arriving 9th Oct 1813 with 203 passengers.
Built 1803, London - Thames, 672 ton required 56 crew and mounted with 16 guns.
Earl Spencer (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 101 (52) |
| 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 |
Claims
"William- Elizabeth - George Samuel- George Samuel - Monica Rebecca - Craig Paul (husband)"
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Convict Notes
Family connections for William (Middleton) are: MIDDLETON William (Middleton) was born about 1776 & became a carpenter. He married Sarah (Gunn/Gunner) in Sussex (or on 9 4 1797 at Southwark London). He was tried for forgery at Surrey Assizes on 27 7 1812, sentenced to 14years & arrived in NSW as a convict on 9 10 1813 after a voyage of 5months on EARL SPENCER; although Smees records show him as dying at sea. He was issued his Ticket of Leave no.100/732 on 7 9 1814. He is recorded in 1822 as farmer at Appin with his family. His Ticket of Leave was renewed on 10 7 1823 as no.404/624; he was 5'8.25" dark ruddy complexion black hair dark hazel eyes. He is recorded in 1825 as carpenter with his family at Appin. He died on 20 1 1828 age52 & was buried at St Peters CofE Campbelltown. [Some details taken from this Website] Sarah (Gunn) arrived in NSW with her family following her husband on 10 1 1814 on HMS KANGAROO. She is recorded in 1822 at Appin with her family. She is recorded in 1825 with her family at Appin. She died in 1836. William (Middleton) & Sarah (Gunn) produced maybe 7children: 1.Jemima (Middleton) was born about 1803. She arrived in NSW with her mother on 10 1 1814 on HMS KANGAROO. She married William (Warby) on 18 1 1821 at St Lukes CofE Liverpool. She is recorded in 1822 with her husband at Liverpool. She is recorded in 1825 at Appin with her parents. She is recorded in 1828 at Murrumbidgee. ..William (Warby) was born on 31 7 1801 & baptised on 23 12 1804 age3 w/Elizabeth, John at St Johns CofE Parramatta. He is recorded in 1822 with his wife at Liverpool. He was often in trouble & was sent to Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) for 14years. He died on 18 8 1885 age84. ..Details of William (Warby)s family are given in entry for John (Walbey PITT 1792) on this Website. .. 2.Sarah (Middleton) was born in 1807 in Sussex. She arrived in NSW with her mother on 10 1 1814 on HMS KANGAROO. She is recorded in 1822 & 1825 at Appin with her parents. She had a relationship with James (Riston). She is recorded in 1828 with Mr (Warby). ..James (Riston) may be James (Rixon) who is found in entry for James (Rixon BARWELL 1798) on this Website. ..Hannah Sarah (Middleton) & James (Riston) produced 1known child: ..1.William Warby (Riston) was born on 8 10 1827 at Argyle (father dead) & baptised on 24 2 1830 age2 at St James CofE Sydney. .. 3.Caroline (Middleton) was born in 1809 in Sussex. She arrived in NSW with her mother on 10 1 1814 on HMS KANGAROO. She is recorded in 1822 & 1825 at Appin with her parents. She had a first relationship with Michael (Brennen his second relationship) of Appin & produced a child.>>> ..Michael (Brennan) was born about 1779/82 & became a general labourer. He was apparantly tried with his brother Moses & 1other after the 1798 Wexford Ireland uprising at the Wexford Summer Assizes on 27 7 1799. sentenced to Life & arrived in NSW as an Irish Rebel on 26 1 1801 after a voyage of 7months on ANNE; during the voyage he assisted the keeping of order after a mutiny; he was apparantly Catholic. He leased a farm at Cooks River. He had a first relationship with Elizabeth (Smith) whom he later married. He was Free by Servitude by 1811 & was issued his Ticket of Leave. He was issued his Conditional Pardon on 31 1 1813. On 8 10 1816 he was granted 50acres at Appin, next to his brother-he shared a house with his brothers family. He had his Conditional Pardon & was living at Appin when he married Elizabeth (Smith) on 19 2 1825 at St Marys RC Sydney. He was Free by Servitude by 1826. hE died on 10 1 1855 age about76 father of perhaps 5children & was buried at St Bedes Appin next to his brother. ..[Some details taken from this Website] .. >>>Caroline (Middleton) married secondly Thomas (McAlister) on 20 4 1828 at St Peters CofE Campbelltown & produced at least 2children. She produced at least 3children in her lifetime. ..Thomas (Mcal/lister) was born in 1807. He died on 31 12 1875 age about68. ..Details of Thomas (McAllister)s family are given in entry for Robert (McAllister MINERVA 1800) on this Website. .. 4.William (Middleton) was born in 1813 in Sussex. He arrived in NSW with his mother on 10 1 1814 on HMS KANGAROO. He is recorded in 1822 & 1825 at Appin with his parents. 5.William Henry (Middleton) was born on 16 10 1814 & baptised on 13 11 1814 at St Phillips CofE Sydney-perhaps baptism of unbaptised child born at sea &/or arriving on convict ship. 6.Elizabeth Eleanor (Middleton) was born on 22 10 1816 & baptised on 24 6 1821 age4 at St Peters CofE Campbelltown. She is recorded in 1822 & 1825 at Appin with her parents. It may be she who is recorded in 1828 as Protestant with Mr (Allen) at G Plains. 6a.an Isaac (Middleton) is recorded as born in 1819. 7.William (Middleton) was born in 1827. He is recorded in 1828 with Mr (Warby). Reference: Craig James Smee 'Births and Baptisms Marriages and Defacto Relationships Deaths and Burials New South Wales 1788-1830' ..a complete listing from church & other records in the early colony.
New South Wales Certificate of Freedom. [NRS 12208] Register of Certificate of Freedoms No; 100/732 - Ticket of Leave; 7 Sept 1814 Name; William Middleton [renewed 10 July 1823 fide 404/624 - pocket was picked at the Public House, Liverpool Ship and arrival year; Earl Spencer - 1813 Description and Remarks; Native County; ? Trade; Carpenter Age; 39 years Height; 5 ft 8 1/4 in Complexion; Dark Ruddy Hair; Black Eyes; Dark Hazel Additional Remarks; Tried at Surry. 27 July 1812 - 14 years
John died in 1828, prior to the census. I have been unable to locate Sarah in the census, although she did not die until 1836. Several of the children are however recorded:- [Ref M2351] Middleton, Sarah, 19 born in the colony. with Mr Warby. [Ref M2352] Middleton, William, 1, born in the colony. with Mr Warby. Several of the girls are with their families. [Ref W0521] Warby, Jemima, 25, CF, Kangaroo, 1813, Murrumbidgee. [Ref M2350] Middleton, Eliza, 12, born in the colony, Protestant, at Mr. Allen, G. Plains.
In the 1822 Muster/Census we have the family.. Middleton, Jemima, came free, Kangaroo, wife of W. Warby, Liverpool. Middleton, William, ticket of leave, Earl Spencer, 14 years, farmer, Appin. Middleton, Sarah, came free, Kangaroo, wife of above, Appin. Middleton, 14, born in the colony, child of above. Middleton, born in the colony, child of above. Middleton, born in the colony, child of above. Middleton, 7, born in the colony, child of above. {The last 4 children un-named} In the 1825 we again have the family... Middleton, William, ticket of leave, Earl Spencer, 1813, 14 years, carpenter residing in his wife's grant at Appin. Middleton, Sarah, came free, Kangaroo, 1814, wife of William Middleton, Appin. Middleton, Caroline, 16, came free, Kangaroo, 1814, child of William Middleton, Appin. Middleton, Elizabeth, 9, born in the colony, child of above. Middleton, William, 11, born in the colony, child of above. Middleton, Sarah, 18, born in the colony, child of above. Middleton, Jemima, came free, Kangaroo, 1814, wife of William Warby. {# Note, William Warby, Jemima's husband was not a transported convict, but had been born in the colony, he married Jemima in 1821 but was often in trouble and was eventually transported himself, to Van Diemen's Land for 14 years.
William had been married in England, prior to his sentencing. He had married Sarah Gunner at Southwark, London on April 9th 1797. The couple had 3 children in England. When William was transported aboard, Earl Spencer, Sarah and the children obtained passage on HM Armed Brig "Kangaroo" soon thereafter.