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Transportation
William Carter was transported on the Boyne, departing 29th Jun 1826 and arriving 28th Oct 1826 with 207 passengers.
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| Primary Source | Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1814-2011 |
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Convict Notes
CORK ASSIZES. The following convictions have in the County Court, since our last, before Baron Pennefather: … William Carter, a pensioner, from the 80th Regiment, for robbing John Leslie, Esq.—to be transported for seven years; … Limerick Chronicle, 1 April 1826.
William Carter, Pensioner, who had lost his arm in the British service, stood indicted for a high way robbery on John Leslie, Esq. the 12th of December last, between Skibbereen and Clonakilty, Southern Reporter, 28 March 1826. William Carter was then put to the Bar, charged with feloniously assaulting John Leslie, Esq. with a loaded pistol, on the 12th December last, at Ballinacbrusbeen, with intent to rob him. John Leslie, Esq. examined—Remembers the 12th December—was on the road between Clonakilty and Timoleague on that day, about the hour of three o’clock, when the prisoner approached him apparently with the desire of speaking him. Witness was at that time riding fast, but upon this he pulled up, when prisoner caught hold thie bridle of the horse, which he rode and demanded his money; he held a pistol in his hand, but did not present to the witness—he also desired him to alight several before witness did—when alighted he perceived the prisoner go back several paces, which gave witness an opportunity of flinging parcel that he had in his pocket over hedge that was near the toad, and which contained sum of money, amounting to between to between 50£ and 60£ and in order to satisfy the prisoner, thew him another parcel, containing some bills and promissory notes, observing that they could not be of the smallest value to him, he did not seem inclined to take it, but mounted his (witness's) horse, and made off, saving that he would leave it at Courtinasberry, and which was left at witness's house few days after this transaction took place; a valise which had been attached to the saddle did not appear to have been opened. Witness is positive that the prisoner did not present the pistol towards him, but held it all the time in an erect position. Witness felt during the whole affair, which lasted about ten minutes, quite relieved from the impression of any personal violence being offered to him. D. Choker Esq. being called upon, on the part of the prisoner, who is a pensioner, late of the 89th Regiment, most unexceptionable character of him; presented himself to have been officer in the same regiment with the prisoner, and during the time that he remained in the regiment he never knew him to an improper action his general conduct was upright in the extreme. His Lordsuip then addressed the Jury, he relieved them from the idea of the case being capital, the punishment due to such an offence amounted to transportation; and it was their business to consider after hearing the evidence adduced, whether the prisoner attacked Mr. Leslie with intent to rob him. The Jury then retired …. Cork Constitution, 30 March 1826. ... The Jury then retired, and after a short deliberation returned verdict of Guilty, but recommended the prisoner mercy, in consequence his not injuring Mr. Leslie, and owing to his good character previous this transaction. His Lordship, after a feeling address to the enormity of his offence, sentenced him to be transported for seven years. Dublin Evening Mail, 31 March 1826.
Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1814-2011 Liverpool St Luke. 27 February 1826 - 23 September 1838 Name; William Carter Abode; Liverpool Hospital When Buried; 21 November 1835 Age; 39 years Ships Name; Boyne Quality or Profession; Free By whom the Ceremony was preformed; Robert Cartwright
William Carter was 32 years old when transported. He was married with 4 children, his occupation was a LAND STEWARD, and he was a native of Limerick. William was 5'9" tall, stout, sallow complexion, dark brown hair, grey eyes, and missing his right arm. 1826: Assigned to RC Pritchett in Sydney. 1832: Assigned to John Eales. 1833: Sentenced to 6 months in an iron gang for insolence, and receiving money under false pretences. 25/9/1833: COF