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Transportation
William Beckett was transported on the Henry, departing 31st Mar 1823 and arriving 26th Aug 1823 with 161 passengers.
Henry 1825. The ship Henry, Captain Ferrier, arrived at Hobart Town, on the 9th ult. with 79 female prisoners, all whom were landed with the exception of two. There were also on board 25 free women, and 33 children, who came out, at the expence of Government, to join their husbands and parents. Sydney Gazette, 3 Mar 1825.
Henry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 17 (10) |
| 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
William Becket was tried for having stolen 7 pounds of rags, the property of Messrs. Scovell and Co. rag merchants, Southwark. The Jury found him Guilty, and the Recorder said he was a bad fellow, who could not with safety to the community remain in a civilized country, and should go into another country for seven years. British Neptune, 14 April 1822.
1825 -New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. 1825 Name; William Beckett Age; No Details Class; Convict Ship; Henry - 1823 - 7 years Employment/Remarks; DIED; 21 July 1825. Sydney 1825 - Australia, Death Index, Name: William Beckett Date: 1825 - Sydney, New South Wales Volume Number: V18256470 2B
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Age; 26 [1796] Trial; 11 April 1822