William Cuffei

Life archive ID obpdef3-2181-18480918
Born 1788. Place of birth Chatham. Gender male. Height 4' 11". Religion Church of England. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1848.
Born
1788
Place of birth Chatham.
Tried
18th September 1848
Age 60.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of treason (, were indicted, for that they, with others, feloniously did compass, imagine,. devise, and intend, to levy war against the queen, in order by force and constraint to compel her to change her councils, and that they did evidence that compassing, &c., by divers overt acts set forth in the indictment:?2nd count, for a like compassing, with intent to depose the queen from the style, honour, and dignity of the imperial crown, &c.). Found guilty. Sentenced to transportation. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentenced to twenty one years. Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Arrived in Australia
29th November 1849
Age 61. Religion Church of England (Church of England). Place of birth Chatham.
Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Ticket of leave
3rd December 1849
Age 61.
Free pardon
9th October 1854
Age 66.
Conditional pardon
16th October 1854
Age 66.
Free pardon
19th February 1857
Age 69.