William George Todhunter, Convict "Morley" 1817

William Todhunter Born c 1792 Cumberland was a bankers Clerk in London with

the firm of Roberts, Curtis, Were, Hornyold, and Berwick, Lombard St. where

he knew Francis Cox's family. Accused of stealing a £5 note as a Christmas

present for his sister, because the banks were closed. He was found out

before he could pay it back over the weekend. Convicted at London Goal,

delivery on 18 Sep 1816 to 14 yrs, after confessing his quilt. 5' 10.5",fair

complexion, brown hair, Grey eyes. Left England 18 Dec 1816 on ship "Morley"

arrived Sydney 10 Apr 1817 - Master Robert R Brown. Ticket of Leave No 1187

Protestant, a clerk in the Commissariat Govt. Stores.Living Cumberland

Street, Sydney 1828 Manager Luskintyre Estate owned by W.C. Wentworth

Acted as W.C. Wentworth's Agent in Business matters and was resident manager

for his Hunter Valley Properties.Died High Street, Maitland aged 65 - 23

July 1853 or 4

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