William Tongue

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Summary

Born
Jan 1781
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Nov 1820
Arrival
Mar 1821
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Tongue
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1781
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Butcher

Crime

Convicted at: Salop Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Nov 1820
Ship: Medway
Arrival: 13th Mar 1821
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Tongue was transported on the Medway, departing 13th Nov 1820 and arriving 13th Mar 1821 with 157 passengers.

Built in Rochester, England in 1810. 435 tons. The 'Medway' was also used as a convict Hulk ship off Bermuda

MedwayMedway (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 414
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 20th July 2024

No; 140. Aged; 39 years old 1837 - F.C. No; 1827/190. 26 July1827 1841 - Name: Tonge, William Record Type: Health & Welfare Property: New Norfolk Colonial Hospital Admission dates: February 1841 Ship to colony: Medway Remarks: Admitted with debilitas

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 29th February 2020

GOVERNMENT NOTICE, Colonial Secretary's Office, Aug. 1, 1827. The periods for which the undermentioned Persons were transported having expired. Certificates have been granted to them accordingly. 140. William Tongue, Medway, 1, Hobart Town Gazette, 4 Aug 1827.