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William Russell was transported on the Almorah, departing 31st Mar 1817 and arriving 29th Aug 1817 with 184 passengers.
Almorah 1. We have further to announce the arrival on Sunday morning, the 29th instant, of the ship Almorah, with 180 male prisoners, all in excellent health, consequent upon their good treatment upon the passage; she lost not a man. — This vessel sailed from the Downs the 28th of April, arrived at Rio de Janeiro the 15th of June, and sailed on the 23rd; Sydney Gazette, 30 Aug 1817. Almorah 2. Yesterday arrived from Ireland,- the ship Almorah; Captain Winter. She sailed from the Cove of Cork the 22d of August last, and brings 160 male prisoners, all in good health. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Alexander, R. N. The guard consists of a party of 30 men belonging to the 1st Regiment of Foot (Royals), under orders of Ensign Bruce. Sydney Gazette, 23 Dec 1820. Almorah 3. On Friday last, arrrived from Ireland, with 108 female prisoners, the ship Almorah, Captain Boyd. She sailed from Cork the 6th of April; reached no where: and, independent of the female prisoners, brings 15 free women, and 50 children. One prisoner, and one child, died on the passage. Dr. Price, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent. Sydney Gazette, 26 Aug 1824.
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| Primary Source | Tasmania, Australia, Convict Court and Selected Records, 1800-1899 for William Russell Register Comprehensive register of convicts (CORE SERIES) N - Z, 1804-1847 |
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Conduct Record;- No; 32 Name; William Russell Ship; To NSW per Almorah & to Hobart per Pilot Trial; 30 Oct 1816 - 7 years Noted against name; 1820 - 30 May. Neglect of duty as servant to Jas Campbell 1820 - 12 Sep. Absent from Sunday Muster - 14 days work for the Govt in own time Place of origin: Stafford, Staffordshire New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. No; 32 Age; 41 [1777] Trade; Shoe maker Trial; London - 15 June 1817 - 7 years 1821 - Employed at Public Works, Hobart Town Burials in the Parish of St David's, Hobart Town in the County of Buckingham Year 1822 No; 558 Name; William Russell When Died; 1822, 9 Jan When buried; 1822, 10 Jan Age; 54 years Ship’s Name; Almorah Quality or profession. Convict. By Whom Ceremony was preformed; R. Knopwood
Trial Date; 30 October 1816