Summary
Born
Jan 1789
Conviction
Obtaining money by false pretenses
Departure
Feb 1851
Arrival
Jun 1851
Death
Dec 1853
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Personal Information
Name: William Bickerton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1789
Death: 17th Dec 1853
Age at death: 64
Occupation: Farm labourer & ploughman
Crime
Convicted at: Stafford. Stafford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 28th Feb 1851
Ship: Cornwall
Arrival: 11th Jun 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Bickerton was transported on the Cornwall, departing 28th Feb 1851 and arriving 11th Jun 1851 with 300 passengers.
Cornwall (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, 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
Level 338
Level 338
Place of origin: Uttoxeter, Staffordshire Offence; Transported for Larceny 3 Conviction [Stealing money 22/6 3rd Dragoon 21 years - Single CON33-1-103 Image 43 Trade; Farm Labourer & Groom, Height; 5 ft 9 1/4 inches aged 62 years old Hair light brown and grey eyes Death Under Sentence - CON63-1-2/1355275 No; 24343. DIED; 17 December 1853 aged 65 years old Died in Hospital Hobart. 9.H.