Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Dec 1850
Arrival
May 1851
Death
Feb 1872
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Personal Information
Name: William Golding
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 10th Feb 1872
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Butcher
Crime
Crime: Sheep-stealing
Convicted at: Cambridge. Chesterton Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 30th Dec 1850
Ship: Mermaid
Arrival: 13th May 1851
Place of Arrival: Western Australia
Transportation
William Golding was transported on the Mermaid, departing 30th Dec 1850 and arriving 13th May 1851 with 210 passengers.
Mermaid (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 381 (192) |
| 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 4
Level 4
Left behind and wife, Amy and daughter, Emily in England.
State Library of Queensland on 24th June 2011
William Golding is described as a butcher of height 5' 7-1/2". He had one child. His hair was light brown, eyes were grey and his face shaped is given as long with a fresh complexion. On his right arm were the initials W.G.A.G.E.G.