Summary
Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jan 1844
Arrival
May 1844
Death
Jan 1900
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Personal Information
Name: William Vesty
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 1st Jan 1900
Age at death: 75
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Leicester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 25th Jan 1844
Ship: Equestrian
Arrival: 2nd May 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Vesty was transported on the Equestrian, departing 25th Jan 1844 and arriving 2nd May 1844 with 291 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 8. Marriage certificates and death certificate. |
| 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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Married 15 January 1855 Bridget Kelly at Christ Church, Longford in Tasmania. Bridget was 28 years old. On 20 March 1868 married Sarah Roebuck nee Wakeham at Launceston Wesleyan Church. Sarah was a widow and 37 years old. Her father, Richard Wakeham, was one of the witness. He had travelled on the same transport ship as William to Van Diemen's Land. Tragically Sarah was burnt to death at home on 28 July 1880 aged 50 years. William died in Ringarooma, Tasmania in 1900.