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Transportation
William Simpson was transported on the Norfolk, departing 27th Oct 1836 and arriving 12th Feb 1837 with 280 passengers.
1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832
Norfolk (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 402 |
| 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
William was the son of Thomas Simpson & Mary Snowdon. 'Thomas' became a soldier and was a private of the 24th (2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot, serving in Canada. In 1829 the regiment arrived in Canada (Quebec, Ontario) where it remained until 1841 when it returned home to Britain. William was reported as missing from duty on 04 Jan 1836, "about 10 miles from Kingston, concealed, along with a civilian, in a hayloft, near the ferry crossing to the American shore." William pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was court martialled for desertion at Kingston Canada , 16th January 1836, found guilty of the charge of desertion and sentenced to 21 years transportation. William, was returned to England, and then transported to Australia for 21 years. Upon arriving in Sydney he was assigned to John Maurice at Sutton Forest. 3/3/1843: Married Susannah Janvin, at Berrima and they had 9 children. 1844: TOL Berrima 1846: TOL Passport, Yass 1/2/1849: CP William worked as a miner at Araluen. He lived the rest of his life at Araluen, and died in 1903 at the age of 92, and is buried in Majors Creek.