William Bradford

Level 53

Robyn Everist on 10th July 2018

• 1821 – Mar 31 – tried at Warwick • Felony – stealing money • 14 years sentence • Gaol report – twice before • Hulk report – good • 1822 – Nov 4 – disorderly in convict barracks: 50 lashes and be confined in a cell 14 nights • 1825 – April 22 – absent from his gang without leave • 1826 – May 10 – absconding himself from his work without leave while employed by settler Mr Harte o Mr Harte sent him to Captain Hibbert, magistrate o 50 lashes o 12 months on Probation on Maria Island, then to be returned to Mr Harte • 1828 – Feb 21 – stealing 3 shirts, the property of his fellow probationer – 50 lashes • 1828 – July 14 – theft, 25 lashes • 1829 – April 30 - Mr Harte writes to Gov A that Bradford had not been return to him • Gov A writes back to say that Bradford had committed 2 more felonies while on MI and is not to be released • 1832 – Aug 28 – disobedience of service and turbulent conduct • 1832 – Oct 22 – absent from his service without permission - not guilty Description 5 feet 4” Hair – dark brown Eyes – dark grey Age – 16 (year of birth 1808) Trade – labourer Home – Warwick Trial – 31 Mar 1824 Term – 14 years Ship – Phoenix Native place – soldier’s child Scar under corner of left eye Free certificate – 24 April 1835 William Bradford – Phoenix 1822 – Maria Island 1829 https://linctas.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/names/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fNAME_INDEXES$002f0$002fNAME_INDEXES:1374649/one Mentioned in a book: Governor Arthur's Convict System - p111