Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Osburn was transported on the Pestonjee Bomanjee, departing 6th Sep 1845 and arriving 30th Dec 1845 with 300 passengers.
Built 1835 at Dumbarton, Scotland. Wood barque of 595 Tons.
Pestonjee Bomanjee (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 396 |
| 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 is my great great grandfather"
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Convict Notes
Married Agnes Allison (1827-1866) had 5 children While his convict records showed his trade as Tailor he arrived in Victoria around 1853 and became a gold miner until his death from silicosis
Tasmanian Records. Conduct Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-74$init=CON33-1-74P204 See record for full details. William Osburn, Tried at Glasgow, Ct of Justiciary, 2 May 1845. Transported for Theft, by habit and repute. Age 18, trade, tailor. Native of Glasgow. Indent: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON14-1-34$init=CON14-1-34P94 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON14-1-34$init=CON14-1-34P95 See record for full details. Offence: Stealing handkerchiefs, property of Mr Hamilton. Previously convicted for picking pockets, 3 months; and for stealing money, 60 days. Family: Father, William, mother, Catherine, brothers, John and Edward, sister, Mary, at native place.
Travelled to Victoria around1853. Worked as a miner