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Personal Information
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Voyage
Transportation
William Swanton was transported on the Hyderabad, departing 15th Oct 1844 and arriving 19th Feb 1845 with 250 passengers.
Built 1841 at Sunderland. Wood ship of 815 Tons.
Hyderabad (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 199 (101) |
| 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 42 years old on arrival, he had been sent to Norfolk Island and then returned to VDL. William was 5'4 1/2" tall, dark sallow complexion, dark brown hair, black whiskers, hazel eyes, long scar on left knee, large scar on right arm, can read, protestant, married with 8 children. Very clean conduct record, only 1 listing for which he was admonished. 4/12/1849: TOL 2/9/1850: CP 16/11/1851: Passenger Launceston to Melbourne per 'Shamrock' - Listed as "Swanston".
Born in Hindley, Lancashire, England. Died at the age of 74 in Wigan, Lancashire, England. Married Ann Foster 17th June 1821 and was later convicted of her manslaughter. Daughter, Mary Ann Swanton born 1829.