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Voyage
Transportation
William Whetstone was transported on the Parkfield, departing 12th May 1839 and arriving 1st Sep 1839 with 242 passengers.
Built Isle of Man 1833. 496 tons. Voyage from Sheerness 15 May 1839 to Port Jackson, New South Wales 1 Sept 1839 - 109 days. (No deaths reported) 240 passengers. 31st Regiment, 6 women & 9 children.
Parkfield (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 46 |
| 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
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Name: William Whetstone. Age: 21 Date of conviction: 4 Aug 1838. Place of Conviction: Warwick Estimated birth year: abt 1817. Vessel: Parkfield Port of Arrival: New South Wales Date of Arrival: 1 Sep 1839 Unable to read or write. Protestant. Single. Trade or calling: Carpenter; Offence: Highway Robbery 5 Ft 7 1/2 inches Ruddy & much freckled. Brown: Hair and Brown: Eyes ------ 1839 - Date of Death: 08/12/1839. Illawarra Stockade New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 Name: William Whitstone. Date of Death: 8 Dec 1839 District: Illawarra Stockade