William Beacham

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Summary

Born
Jan 1778
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
May 1865
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Personal Information

Name: William Beacham
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1778
Death: 13th May 1865
Age at death: 87
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Birch

Crime

Convicted at: Northampton Boro Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Apr 1844
Arrival: 30th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Beacham was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 22nd Apr 1844 and arriving 30th Jul 1844 with 264 passengers.

Maria SomesMaria Somes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 62
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

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 28th July 2024

Place of origin: Eynsham, Oxfordshire Name: Beecham, William Record Type: Deaths Property: General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 05 May 1865 Ship: Maria Somes Place of origin: Oxen Date of death: 13 May 1865 Resource; HSD145/1/1 May 1865

D Wong avatar
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on 21st November 2013

William Beacham was 46 years old and transported for "Stealing Pork". His occupation was a Labourer/Ploughman. William was 5'2" tall, ruddy complexion, black hair, whiskers and eyes, illiterate, married with 3 children and his native place was Inshaw near Oxford. 20/8/1846: Emerged from gang. 23/1/1849: TOL On his conduct record it states he was again convicted, but no account found. 28/1/1857: Free Certificate.