Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
William Bell was transported on the Elphinstone, departing 27th May 1837 and arriving 2nd Oct 1837 with 240 passengers.
Elphinstone (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 56 |
| 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 Bell was 24 years old when convicted along with Ambrose Elms (also on board and died on the voyage) at the Old Bailey. Old Bailey: WILLIAM BELL and AMBROSE ELMS were indicted for a robbery an William Havens, on the 24th of September, at St. Mary Matfelon, alias Whitechapel, putting him in fear, and taking from his person, and against his will, 6 half-crowns, 3 shillings, 2 pence, and 2 halfpence, the monies of the said William Havens. William was 25 years old on arrival in VDL, much pock pitted, grey eyes, dark brown hair, 5'3" tall, single. His occupation was listed as "Labourer/Waiter/Carter". 7/11/1845: TOL 4/7/1848: CP There were 2 William Bell's that arrived on the Elphinstone. The other William Bell arrived in 1836 -- 18/8/1851: William Bell married Mary McDonald (Baretto Junior 1850). They had 1 child, Margaret born in Hamilton on 29/1/1859. Cannot find which one Mary married, but I feel it was this one.