Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Charles Whatley was transported on the Fairlie, departing 14th Oct 1833 and arriving 15th Feb 1834 with 376 passengers.
Fairlie (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 245 (124) |
| 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 |
Claims
"Charles Whatley and his brother Henry were sentenced to transportation for life for committing Highway Robbery in 1833. Charles arrived aboard the "Fairlie", arriving Feb 1834. He was awarded his Ticket of Leave in 1842 and conditionally pardoned in 1847. Charles was the pioneer of the Colo district (NSW) and the valley where he now lies buried bears his name (Whatley Valley). He took up land there in 1847, clearing it for cattle grazing. Before leaving England Charles was a carped weaver at Wilton, where he once made a carpet for Queen Victoria. Charles never married."
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Convict Notes
Sentenced to death, commuted to transportation for life. Ticket of leave 12 Mar 1842 Never married - as per Christopher Wynn