Summary
Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Mar 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Townsend
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Framework knitter
Crime
Crime: Burglary (house breaking)
Convicted at: Bedford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 15th Mar 1844
Ship: London
Arrival: 9th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Townsend was transported on the London, departing 15th Mar 1844 and arriving 9th Jul 1844 with 250 passengers.
1851 Voyage - Ship; London. 611 tons. From Kingston 20 Dec with 285 male convicts
London (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 35 (19) |
| 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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Convicted of burglary with Isaac Hickling, James Juba, George Weston, William Townsend and Samuel Orton, all transported to VDL (and James Lamb, transported to Bermuda).