Convict ship 'Hougoumont'
We are trying to find out what happened to William Darbyshire or Derbyshire (9706); sentence to 10years; aged 30; sentenced at Derby on 1st January 1867 for Felony & stealing a jacket. He arrived on the convict ship ‘Hougoumont’in Fremantle on January 9, 1868. He was born 1837 Darley Dale, Derby, England Any assistance would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Convict ship 'Hougoumont'
Convicts in Western Australia 1850-1887, p.136 9706 William DARBYSHIRE / b. 1837 - ... TL 03.12.1871 / CF 04.07.1883, Guildford / Perth, Swan, Fremantle, Victoria Plains / tailor, general servant, labourer, teamster, farm servant, worked for self 1882
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Re: Convict ship 'Hougoumont'
Thanks for your response - It is a relief to realise there is further information regarding our ancestor William Derbyshire (9706)
Is it possible for me to look up your source of information, and could you also explain the meaning of the abbreviations TL 03.12.1871 / CF 04.07.1883?
Are there any means to identify if he had famliy?
Thank you for your kind assistance.
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Re: Convict ship 'Hougoumont'
It is posible to examine the publication for yourself if it's in the catalogue of a library near you or you know of a library that can arrange an inter-library loan for you.
The full title is
Dictionary of Western Australians Vol. IX: Convicts in Western Australia 1850-1887 Rica ERICKSON & Gillian O'MARA UWA Press, 1994
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Re: Convict ship 'Hougoumont'
TL = Ticket of leave CF = Certificate of freedom
Pages xi to xiv of Convicts in WA list sources for information on convicts held by SLWA & SRWA.
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