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Henry Heatley (1785–?)

Henry Heatley (Headley) was sentenced to 14 years transportation for horse theft. He arrived in Sydney in 1807 aboard the Duke of Portland. He married Caroline Laycock in 1810 and was granted a conditional pardon on 1 March 1811. His occupation was given as labourer in 1814. In 1818 he absconded to India but was caught and sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) aboard the Minerva. He was granted a certificate of freedom in 1825.

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'Heatley, Henry (1785–?)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/heatley-henry-29677/text36678, accessed 29 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Headley, Henry
  • Hately, Henry
  • Headly, Henry
Birth

1785

Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: 14 years