Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Aylett was transported on the Mount Stuart Elphinstone, departing 26th Feb 1845 and arriving 19th Jun 1845 with 268 passengers.
Built 1826. Wood ship of 611 Tons.
Mount Stuart ElphinstoneReferences
| Primary Source | England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906 |
| 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
"William aylett is my 4th great grandfather"
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Convict Notes
William was not born on 2 Sep 1827 as this is his baptism date. The entry reads as follows ‘Baptism 2 Sep 1827, William son of James and Hannah Aylett. Abode – Wareside. Father’s profession – labourer.
William was 16 years old when transported for stealing 2 hives of bees. William was 5'6.5" tall, fresh complexion, brown hair, dark eyes, protestant, could read and write a little. Father: James Mother: Hannah Eley 31/8/1853: Married Ann Hite (Died 11/3/1908) and they had 11 children. William died at Wynyard, Tasmania.
Australian Convict Transportation Registers - Other Fleets & Ships, 1791-1868 about William Aylett Name: William Aylett Vessel: Mount Stuart Elphinstone Convicted Date: 16 Oct 1843 Voyage Date: 26 Feb 1845 Colony: Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) Place of Conviction: Hertford, Hertfordshire, England