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Summary

Born
Feb 1764
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
May 1791
Arrival
Feb 1792
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Taylor
Gender: Male
Born: 2nd Feb 1764
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Derby Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st May 1791
Ship: Pitt
Arrival: 14th Feb 1792
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Taylor was transported on the Pitt, departing 31st May 1791 and arriving 14th Feb 1792 with 406 passengers.

Built Thames, England 1780. 775 tons. Rig type: S.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 157 (80)
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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"William is my Great Uncle 6 times removed.."

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Source: https://content.archives.nsw.gov.au/delivery/StreamGate?dps_pid=FL394092&dps_dvs=1763575361202~945 Digitised Indent: William Taylor, Tried at Quarter Session for County at Derby, 3 May 1791, Sentence: Beyond sea, Seven Years.