Summary
Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1834
Arrival
Aug 1834
Death
Jan 1839
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Personal Information
Name: William Ferguson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: 1st Jan 1839
Age at death: 43
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 2nd Apr 1834
Ship: John Barry
Arrival: 11th Aug 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Ferguson was transported on the John Barry, departing 2nd Apr 1834 and arriving 11th Aug 1834 with 319 passengers.
John Barry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 327 (165) |
| 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
Level 338
Level 338
1833 - Trial; 8 November 1833. Transported for "Stealing 11 Towels, Petticoat and Shift. 1834 - Indent No; 664. Trade; Labourer Height; 5 ft 6 1/2 in Age; 37 years. Status; Married - 1 child. Wife; Janet at Edinburgh 1838 - Ticket of Leave. 24 August 1838. 1839 - Burials in the Parish of St Johns, Launceston. No; 210. Name; William Ferguson Abode; Launceston Hospital. When buried; 21 January Age; 43 years Ship’s Name; John Barry Quality or profession. Ticket of Leave - Object of Charity