Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
William Coleman Balls was transported on the China, departing 3rd Jan 1846 and arriving 16th May 1846 with 200 passengers.
Built 1837 at Hull. Wood ship of 524 Tons.
China (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 1 |
| 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
Old Bailey: This is a shortened version of a lengthy trial – it may be read in full at: http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?id=def1-1625-18450818&div=t18450818-1625#highlight WILLIAM COLEMAN BALLS, Deception > forgery, 18th August 1845. Reference Number: t18450818-1625 Offence: Deception > forgery Verdict: Guilty > with recommendation Punishment: Transportation WILLIAM COLEMAN BALLS was indicted for feloniously forging and uttering an acquittance and receipt for 30l., with intent to defraud John Randall and others.—Two other COUNTS, with intent to defraud George Selby and others. GUILTY—Strongly recommended to mercy by the Jury. Transported for Ten Years. (There was another indictment against the prisoner, and MR. BALLANTINE stared that he had obtained the whole fund belonging to the society.) William was the secretary to the United Brothers Society. William was born in Norwich, he was 57 years old on arrival, 5’4” tall, grey eyes, dark brown to grey hair, married with 7 children, could read and write. His occupation on his conduct record is listed as a ‘carpenter’. 20/8/1850: TOL 13/7/1852: CP 30/10/1876: The Mercury, Hobart: BALL. — On the 18th October, at the Wheatsheaf Inn, Macquarie-street, after a long and painful illness, William Coleman Ball, aged 86 years. William was buried at the Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Paupers Section.