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« on: Saturday 14 August 21 08:14 BST (UK) »
Hi
I am looking for information about William Beer native place of Dover who travelled to NSW, Australia onboard the Cecilia in 1837.
He was listed as a free man who married a convict Hannah McDonald in 1842 in Sydney NSW Australia stating he was 26 years old (born about 1816).
His marriage to her does not state his age or occupation. He had 6 children with Hannah: Ellen Olivia, Ellen Olivia, William John, Sarah Hannah, Ross Donnelly and Richard.
He served 3 days in gaol in 1854 for unpaid fines and passed away in 1856 also in Sydney NSW Australia with his age listed as 45 years old (born about 1811). No parents, occupation or cause listed on his burial record (no death certificates at this time).
His son Ross Donnellys marriage certificate states he was a shipmaster so am trying to track down a record if possible.
Any help is much appreciated!
Thanks
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