William Nightingale

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Jan 1844
Arrival
May 1844
Death
Jun 1885
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Personal Information

Name: William Nightingale
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 21st Jun 1885
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Carter
Aliases: Mackrell, William (Alias)

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Kent, Maidstone Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jan 1844
Arrival: 2nd May 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Nightingale was transported on the Equestrian, departing 25th Jan 1844 and arriving 2nd May 1844 with 291 passengers.

Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.

EquestrianEquestrian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 6
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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"William Nightingale is my great great grandfather!"

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Convict Notes

State Library of Queensland on 6th July 2012

William was pardoned after serving 8 years and 8 months