Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Richard White was transported on the Hilsborough, departing 30th Sep 1798 and arriving 26th Jul 1799 with 300 passengers.
Hilsborough (generic)References
| Primary Source | Richard White's son John born London 1797, died Tasmania 1883. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 249 (125). My references are oral and historical records eg Land Auction. Tasmanian Archives |
| 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
Convict register states American Servant
Richard was born in Edmonton, London, Middlesex, England, to John White & Jane Waller. He married Elizabeth Fletcher (1772-14 Oct 1799) in 1797. Richard and his 2nd wife Sarah Clayton (1773-14 Sep 1853), were buried in Church of England Cemetery, Launceston Tasmania, Australia. Richard was pardoned in 1814 and received a land grant in Launceston in 1815, where he built the Launceston Hotel in 1822, was a keen gambler and a sharp dresser. He would often be seen in Wellington Boots, white buckskin breeches, frock coat, top hat, wearing eyeglasses and carrying a walking stick. The original Johnny Walker was said to have been based on his likeness.
Richard "Dickie" White was a well known identity in Launceston, Tasmania with portraits and memorabilia to him. Richard's second wife, Sarah Clayton, was the previous wife of William Clayton (transported to NSW, Norfolk Island and Van Diemens Land) per the 'Glatton' and 'Lady Nelson'. There are descendents.
Richard White was born in the USA, a creole, his father was white, mother a Jamaican slave. Richard arrived in Sydney 26/7/1799 and was transported to Norfolk Island in 1802. He received a land grant in Launceston in 1815 and in 1822 he built the Launceston Hotel. Richard's first wife Elizabeth, died in London in 1799 and he married Sarah Clayton in Launceston in 1845. He gained a free pardon in 1813/14. 19/7/1849: Richard died in Launceston.