Summary
Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Jun 1843
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Personal Information
Name: William Dixon
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 6th Jun 1843
Age at death: 23
Occupation: Weaver
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Chatham Court Martial
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 12th Apr 1843
Ship: Gilmore
Arrival: 19th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Dixon was transported on the Gilmore, departing 12th Apr 1843 and arriving 19th Aug 1843 with 254 passengers.
Gilmore (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 280 |
| 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
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Australian Convict Transportation Registers Trail Date; 26 July 1842 Noted against name; DIED; on Voyage. 6 June 1843 1842 - UK, Prison Hulk Registers Name William Dixon Age 22 [born abt 1820] Date Received 18 Aug 1842 on Ship Fortitude, moored Chatham Date Convicted 26 Jul 1842 Status; Married Place Convicted Marine Barracks, Chatham A soldier 15 Reg't 7 years and 8 months
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All that is written on Williams page is lost overboard 6\6\1843.