William John Townsend, Convict "Batavia" 1818

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William John Townsend

Birthdate:
Birthplace: London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Death: September 19, 1848 (57)
O'Connell Plains, Wollombi, New South Wales, Australia
Place of Burial: O'Connell, NSW, Australia
Immediate Family:

Son of James Townsend and Frances Townsend
Husband of Rebecca Frances Amelia (Sunderland) Townsend - Ball, Free Settler "Speke" 1808
Father of William Townsend; George Thompson Townsend, Twin; John Townsend, Twin; Mary Ann Mayne - White; Charles Townsend and 12 others

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About William John Townsend, Convict "Batavia" 1818

William came to Australia on the ship “Batavia” in 1818 as a convict for stealing 2 shawls and a towel, and was sentenced to 7 years. He was 5’ 5 ¼” of fair complexion with brown hair and blue/hazel eyes. He was a porter in England and in Australia was a shepherd.


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William John Townsend, Convict "Batavia" 1818's Timeline

1791
July 18, 1791
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
1820
1820
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
1822
October 1, 1822
Mulgoa, NSW, Australia
October 1, 1822
Mulgoa, Penrith City Council, New South Wales, Australia
1825
1825
Hawkesbury City Council, New South Wales, Australia
1826
October 17, 1826
North Richmond, Hawkesbury City Council, New South Wales, Australia
1828
June 1, 1828
Kurrajong, N.S.W., Australia
1831
January 12, 1831
North Richmond, NSW, Australia
1833
March 6, 1833
North Richmond, New South Wales, Australia