Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Ashton was transported on the Lady Castlereagh, departing 30th Nov 1817 and arriving 11th Jun 1818 with 303 passengers.
Lady Castlereagh (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 401 (202) |
| 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 |
Claims
"Researching on behalf of the Ashton family - checking for connections to James Henry Ashton"
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Convict Notes
Who was William Ashton? What was his life before transportation? Did he have family? Hoping to uncover his story and share that here in the near future.
William Ashton was 18 years old when indicted for stealing 1 gold watch, value 10l., 2 gold seals value 2l., a gold key value 5s., a metal key value 2d., and other articles the property of Edward Ogilvie. 12/1/1820: Absconded from the Road Gang - 50 lashes and to be transported to Newcastle for 3 years. 6/11/1823: COF (Syd.Gazette) Syd. Gaz.) William Ashton free by servitude, hired servant to John Liquorish, Toongabbie, absconded with a silver watch. Any information to aid his capture $4.00 26/7/1826: (Syd.Gaz.) William Ashton who was found guilty of assaulting a six year old girl was placed in the pillory, opposite the Court House,Windsor. The punishment is to be renewed quarterly for 2 years. (Many William Ashtons, but I think this may by him.) 27/10/1828: NOTICE;
27/10/1828: NOTICE: All persons are cautioned against employing or in any way harbouring William Ashton, who was hired by Mr. Richard Fitzgerald, of Windsor, for twelve months, as a shepherd, and after receiving provisions, with sundry other articles, was put in charge of a valuable flock of sheep in the interior, which he deserted. Ashton is a free man, having a certificate stating he had been employed for some years by Mr Liquorish of Toongabbee, as a Shepherd. He is about 5'3" high, dark sallow complexion; arrived in 1820 by the Lady Castlereagh, and is thought to be gone into Argyleshire. Dated, September 25th 1828.
One of the early records which gives very little detail. Convicted at Middlesex Gaol, London. 7 yrs. ?offence. Transported on the 'Lady Castlereagh', departing 22 Dec 1817, arriving Van Diemen's Land 11 June 1818. Convict no. 1666. Charged with Bushranging 26 Sep 1818 - 100 lashes and irons for 1 month. 12 Feb 1820 Absconded from gang - 50 lashes and to be transferred to Newcastle 3yrs. (ref. Tasmanian Archives - page 12.)