William Prestridge

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Summary

Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Aug 1842
Arrival
Dec 1842
Death
Sep 1897
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Personal Information

Name: William Prestridge
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: 14th Sep 1897
Age at death: 75

Crime

Convicted at: Worcester Assizes
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Aug 1842
Ship: Triton
Arrival: 19th Dec 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Prestridge was transported on the Triton, departing 4th Aug 1842 and arriving 19th Dec 1842 with 257 passengers.

TritonTriton (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 166
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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Convict Notes

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No; 8094. Trade; Ploughman etc. aged 20 years old 1881 - New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-19 page 103 (18 Oct 1881 to 22 Jun 1883) Name; William Prestwitch ** per Ship; Triton. Discharged to Police. 1897 - Possible Death Record. 14 September 1897. Name; Thomas Preswitch ** aged 80 years old, pauper. Born; England. Last known residence: New Town Charitable Institution, New Town Burial; 16 September 1897. Cornelian Bay, Pauper, Section B, Number 3