Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Atkin was transported on the Elphinstone, departing 20th Jan 1836 and arriving 24th May 1836 with 241 passengers.
Elphinstone (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 225 (115) |
| 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 Atkin was listed as 43 years old on arrival in VDL - his native place was Nottingham. Goal Report: Character bad convicted before at Stafford 1818 for stealing a £1 note and was transported for 7 years - served 4 years at the Justitia Hulk. Once 2 months for Cheese. William was 5'5¾" tall, fresh complexion, brown hair, dark reddish brown whiskers, hazel eyes, left leg crippled. Married, Wife Ann, I have not seen her for 22 years. 9/12/1842: TOL 7/1/1845: Recommended for a CP 16/12/1845: CP 14/3/1853: Free Certificate. 3/1/1853: William Aitkins, aged 69 - registered Tasman.