Summary
Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Sep 1834
Arrival
Jan 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Taff
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Weaver
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Worcester Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Sep 1834
Ship: Bengal Merchant
Arrival: 30th Jan 1835
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
William Taff was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 30th Jan 1835 with 270 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 441 (222) |
| 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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William Taff was 25 years old when convicted, along with Edward Taff (also onboard, same crime, tried Worcester, same date). Brothers perhaps. William could read and was married. Sent to Goat Island on arrival, to be worked in irons. 1842: TOL Illawarra 2/8/1848: COF