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Transportation
William Wolfe was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 24th Mar 1828 and arriving 26th Jul 1828 with 170 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 359 (181) |
| 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
Old Bailey Proceedings September 1826 WILLIAM WOLFE,WILLIAM KEEFE.,John POOLE,were indicted for stealing,on the 31st of August,1 crown,1 shilling,1 sixpence,and 11 1/2.in copper monies,the money of Thomas Langley. Jeremiah Stedman.I was in the service of Thomas Langley,in Mile end road.On the 31st of August I was at work in the shop,with my back to the door,for five or ten minutes-when I turned round I saw Keefe behind the counter,shutting the till,he stop,came round,and walked out at the door.Poole was at the door,looking through the window,they crossed the road,and met Wolfe,and they all joined together.I went and looked at the till.As the money was all gone except a penny or three halfpence.I ran out,and secured Keefe and Poole,Wolfe attempted to run off,but two Excisemen came up,and I asked them to stop him.I brought them back,and Keefe dropped the silver on the stones,he had the money when I took him.I took off Wolfes hat,and found this wire in it,and some string. Keefes Defence. I went into a house to buy some bread and cheese,and this man came and took me. Wolfe-Guilty.Aged 13 Transported for Seven Years Keefe-Guilty.aged 11 Whipped and Discharged Poole-Guilty.Aged 11 Judgment Respited.