William Boxall

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Summary

Born
Jun 1812
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Aug 1836
Arrival
Nov 1836
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Boxall
Gender: Male
Born: 27th Jun 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Sussex Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Aug 1836
Arrival: 15th Nov 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Boxall was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 1st Aug 1836 and arriving 15th Nov 1836 with 261 passengers.

1825 Journey. On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.

Henry PorcherHenry Porcher (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 332
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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"3rd Great Uncle"

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Convict Notes

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Easter Session at Petworth, 7 April 1836.  William Boxall, for stealing at Lodsworth, from tbe person of Joseph Hanger, jun., six half-crowns sixpence, his moneys—Transported for seven years.  Sussex Advertiser, 11 April 1836.