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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Adams was transported on the David Malcolm, departing 13th May 1845 and arriving 25th Aug 1845 with 221 passengers.
Built 1839 at Moulmein, India. Wood barque of 495 Tons.
David Malcolm (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 288. Tasmanian Archives. |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
William Ward and William Adams, two seafaring youths, were indicted for committing burglary in the dwelling-house of William Jennings, at Horham, and stealing the sum 84£, in bank-notes and gold and silver, the night the 3 October last. Norwich Mercury, 21 Dec 1844. William Ward, alias Ives, aged 21, and William Adams, aged 23, were indicted for burglariously entering the dwelling-house of William Jennings, at Horham, and stealing therefrom bank notes, gold, silver, and copper, amounting altogether to 85£.—Verdict, Guilty. Former convictions for felony were put in, and both the prisoners were sentenced to be transported for life. Sun (London) 14 Dec 1844.
William ADAMS was convicted at Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk on 10 Dec 1844 for burglary and stealing. 2nd conviction. Life Sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'David Malcolm' arriving 25 Aug 1845. Labourer; aged 23yrs; single man; 5'3 3/4" height; tatoos. Father: William Mother: Jermima Sisters: Harriet & Susan Colony: Station Gang - at Norfolk Island (off the east coast of Australia but administered by Van Diemen's Land at that time) 1845. Transferred to Van Diemen's Land, per ship 'Tory' 1 May 1847. 24 July 1855: Ticket of Leave granted. 29 Sept 1857: Conditional Pardon approved.