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Transportation
John Williams was transported on the Fergusson, departing 16th Nov 1828 and arriving 26th Mar 1829 with 220 passengers.
Departed Dublin. 214 male prisoners - 2 deaths.
Fergusson (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
John Williams, indicted for robbing the house of Thomas Armstrong of a castor hat, 21 yards broad cloth, and handkerchief. ~ Thomas Armstrong—ls a tailor; was out from home at work; prisoner was with him ; prisoner made an excuse to return home, having, as he said, a sore finger; in witness's absence his house was robbed of the above articles, being value for two pounds seventeen shillings ; prisoner eloped on same day ; witness saw prisoner in Magistrates’ office, Armagh, and the hat was taken from him John Dougherty—Is apprentice to Thomas Armstrong ; wrought on the board with prisoner as a tailor ; knows of his master being robbed ; knows prisoner eloped from his service ; found him in Armagh, with the hat which had been taken from his master.—Guilty ; transportation for 7 Years. Newry Telegraph, 1 Aug 1828.
County of Armagh Assizes. John Williams, for robbing the house of Thomas Armstrong, Armagh.-Guilty; 7 years transportation. Belfast Newsletter, 5 Aug 1828.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Williams, alias Wilkins, age on arrival, 59, per Fergusson, 1829, Tried 1828 at Armagh, 7 years, for Stealing plate. DOB, 1770, native place, Tullamore Kings Co. Widower, Protestant, Trade, Tailor. Norfolk Island.