William Antrobus

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Summary

Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
May 1828
Arrival
Nov 1828
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Antrobus
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th May 1828
Ship: Albion
Arrival: 3rd Nov 1828
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Antrobus was transported on the Albion, departing 29th May 1828 and arriving 3rd Nov 1828 with 192 passengers.

AlbionAlbion (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 402
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 22nd March 2026

William Antrobus, 72, for stealing one horsecloth. Manchester Courier, 9 Feb 1828. ------------------------------------------------------ Hulk Records Chatham Hulks, Dolphin HO-9-1-_3 page 28. Received from Salford 28th Feb 1828. Wm. Antrobus, age 17, Stg H cloth, Tried Salford Q S, 21 Jan 1828, 7 years, To NSW 24 May 1828.

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 15th March 2026

Moreton Bay Convict Register. William Antrobus, per Albion 2, Tried Lancaster Q.S., 21 Jan 1828, Burglary, 7 years, Farmers Laborer. Colonial Conviction: Bench, Merton, 5 Apr 1831, Assault, breaking prison, and stealing a pistol. 3 years. Returned to Sydney, 27 Jan 1835. Description: William Antrobus, native place, Lancashire, age 21, 5 feet 4 ¾, sallow comp, dk brown hair hazle eyes, P religion.