Summary
Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Stealing a letter
Departure
Dec 1840
Arrival
Apr 1841
Death
Jul 1872
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Personal Information
Name: William Rodgerson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: 8th Jul 1872
Age at death: 60
Occupation: Clerk
Aliases: William Christopher Rodgerson
Voyage
Departed: 10th Dec 1840
Ship: Duncan
Arrival: 18th Apr 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Rodgerson was transported on the Duncan, departing 10th Dec 1840 and arriving 18th Apr 1841 with 259 passengers.
Duncan (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 262 |
| 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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An inquest was held at Hobart Town, on the 10th ultimo and adjourned to the 16th, upon the body of William Christopher Reynolds, F.S., per Duncan, aged about 55 yrs. Verdict--Drowned himself, bein at the time temporarily of unsound mind. Tasmania Police Gazette, 23nd Aug 1872, p127.
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William received his ticket of leave 17\4\1849. Written under that just says committed suicide and not dated.