Henry Taylor

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Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Aug 1832
Arrival
Dec 1832
Death
May 1839
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Personal Information

Name: Henry Taylor
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: 1st May 1839
Age at death: 29
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Cambridge Assises
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Aug 1832
Ship: York
Arrival: 29th Dec 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Henry Taylor was transported on the York, departing 11th Aug 1832 and arriving 29th Dec 1832 with 201 passengers.

The York I was built in Southwick, West Sussex, England in 1819. 429 tons. Three voyages to Australia with transport convicts - 1829, 1830 and 1832. The York II was built in Sunderland, England in 1854. 940 ton ship. Transported convicts and pensioner guards and families to Western Australia in 1862.

YorkYork (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 385 (193). Tasmanian registration - burials. Tasmanian Archives - convict conduct record.
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 1st April 2022

1839 - Burials in the Parish of Trinity. No; 710. Name; Henry Taylor Abode; Hospital. When buried; 8 May Age; 29 years Ship’s Name; York. Quality or profession. Convict

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
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on 21st February 2014

Henry Taylor was convicted at Cambridge 10/03/1832 for stealing lambs. Life sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the ship 'York' arriving 29/12/1832. Assignments in Colony. Several records of misconduct and punishments. Henry Taylor died at hospital, Hobart in May 1839. Aged 29yrs.