William Yardley (1757–1805)
William Yardley was sentenced to life transportation for burglary. He arrived in Sydney in 1790 aboard the Surprize. By 1793 he was living with Catherine Edwards. They married in 1796. After being given a conditional pardon in 1797 he was granted 30 acres of land at Seven Hills. In 1804 he was granted 104 acres at Mulgrave Place.
Additional Resources
- Yardley's wife and her servant are charged with his death, Sydney Gazette, 16 March 1806, p 4
- his wife is released as no proof was found of a crime, Sydney Gazette, 6 April 1806, p 4
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Yardley, William
- Yardley, Catherine (wife)
- Hayman, Ruth (daughter)
- Yardley, Edward (son)
- Hayman, Richard (son-in-law)
- Huxley, Margaret (granddaughter)
- Craft, Mary (granddaughter)
- Wall, Izetta (granddaughter)
Citation details
'Yardley, William (1757–1805)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/yardley-william-26789/text34386, accessed 1 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Yarley, William
Birth
Death
4 December,
1805
(aged ~ 48)
Hawkesbury,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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