William (The Elder) Ball

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Poaching/breaching game laws
Departure
Sep 1832
Arrival
Feb 1833
Death
Nov 1857
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Personal Information

Name: William (The Elder) Ball
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 29th Nov 1857
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Stonemason

Crime

Convicted at: Northampton Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Sep 1832
Ship: Georgiana
Arrival: 1st Feb 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William (The Elder) Ball was transported on the Georgiana, departing 28th Sep 1832 and arriving 1st Feb 1833 with 184 passengers.

GeorgianaGeorgiana (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 432
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

Claims

"William Ball was the father-in-law of my 3x great grandmother, Rebecca Sunderland."

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Convict Notes

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on 4th February 2025

William Ball was born in 1783, date unknown. He was convicted on two charges - maliciously shooting and poaching.