Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
William Spong was transported on the Phoenix, departing 29th Mar 1824 and arriving 21st Jul 1824 with 204 passengers.
Built at Thames, England 1798. 589 tons.
Phoenix (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 128 |
| 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 |
Claims
"william spong is my 3rd great grand uncle"
"William is my 5th Great Grandfather"
Photos
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Convict Notes
William married Sarah Newing on 28 Oct 1793 at St. Peters Church, Broadstairs, Kent
William's son, John Newing Spong was also transported, - for a burglary at Sandwich, and was transported for life.
1823 - Trial; 17 July 1823. Indent No; 594. Age; 50 years. [born about 1772] Status; Married - 5 children Wife at Sandwich. 1 son and 1 daughter with wife. 3 daughters more lived last at Sandwich. Butcher 1831 - 12 August. Colonial Sentence; Hobart Town. Sentence; 7 years. 1842 - Died; 23 November 1842 1842 - Burial in the Parish of Trinity. 28 November 1842. Name; William Spring ** Spelling as per Register Age; 72. Ship; Phoenix. Object of Charity