Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Wigdell was transported on the Sir Godfrey Webster, departing 4th Aug 1823 and arriving 30th Dec 1823 with 181 passengers.
Sir Godfrey Webster (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 101 (52) |
| 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
Timothy Smith, Wm. Wigdell, Wm. Perring were tried for stealing a boat called "the blue eyed maid " from the brig Duke of York, in March last, while she was lying off Maria Island taking in ballast. The prisoners took the boat with the intention of making their escape from the Colony. They were all found Guilty. (Hobart Town Gazette 30 Dec 1826, p. 2.)
1826 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. 1826 No; 559 Name; William Wignell Ship arrived by; Sir G. Webster To whom assigned/Occupation; ABSCONDED; 12 Sept 1825 1830 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. 1830 Transported to Macquarie Harbour