Summary
Born
May 1807
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Aug 1832
Arrival
Dec 1832
Death
Apr 1881
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Personal Information
Name: William Plant
Gender: Male
Born: 7th May 1807
Death: 24th Apr 1881
Age at death: 73
Occupation: Agricultural labourer
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Transportation
William Plant was transported on the York, departing 11th Aug 1832 and arriving 29th Dec 1832 with 201 passengers.
The York I was built in Southwick, West Sussex, England in 1819. 429 tons. Three voyages to Australia with transport convicts - 1829, 1830 and 1832. The York II was built in Sunderland, England in 1854. 940 ton ship. Transported convicts and pensioner guards and families to Western Australia in 1862.
York (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 387 (194) |
| 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
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Moved to South Australia once his sentence was served. Married and 10 children. Worked at Angas Park.