William (Bill) Delaforce (1817–1900)
William Delaforce, c. 1890s photographer unknown
'The life and experiences of an ex-convict in Port Macquarie' by Woomera
William Delaforce, a carter's boy, was sentenced to seven years transportation for housebreaking. He arrived in Sydney in 1834 aboard the Hooghley. He was described as being 17 years old. He could read and write, had no previous convictions, was 5 feet 3 inches (160.02 cms) tall, with a ruddy and freckled complexion, brown hair and blue eyes.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Delaforce, William (Bill)
- Delaforce, Frances Jane (wife)
- Delaforce, Joseph (son)
- Terry, Samuel (employer)
- Innes, Archibald Clunes (employer)
Citation details
'Delaforce, William (Bill) (1817–1900)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/delaforce-william-bill-22777/text36670, accessed 30 November 2023.
William Delaforce, c. 1890s photographer unknown
'The life and experiences of an ex-convict in Port Macquarie' by Woomera
Life Summary [details]
Birth
28 May,
1817
London,
Middlesex,
England
Death
7 June,
1900
(aged 83)
Port Macquarie,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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