Summary
Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Sep 1834
Arrival
Jan 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Ball
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Coal miner
Voyage
Departed: 27th Sep 1834
Ship: Bengal Merchant
Arrival: 30th Jan 1835
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
William Ball was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 30th Jan 1835 with 270 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 440 |
| 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
Level 221
Level 221
William Ball was 25 years old, he was single and illiterate. William may have been the brother of George Ball, both were colliers, same crime, same ship. On arrival William was sent to Goat Island, to be worked in irons. 1843: TOL Port Stephens. 20/8/1844: TOL cancelled for perjury, Maitland. 1844: TOL Newcastle 23/10/1845: TOL Passport, Newcastle Bench 20/7/1846: TOL Passport, Newcastle Bench 2/11/1846: TOL Passport, Dungog Bench 19/1/1850: CP