William Campbell

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Summary

Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Jul 1833
Arrival
Nov 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Campbell
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Jul 1833
Ship: Isabella
Arrival: 14th Nov 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Campbell was transported on the Isabella, departing 11th Jul 1833 and arriving 14th Nov 1833 with 299 passengers.

The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).

IsabellaIsabella (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 176
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

D Wong avatar
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on 1st September 2019

*** 2 William Campbell's on this voyage ** 2nd William Campbell - Sentenced to life for Forgery - Police No. 1643 -------------------- William Campbell - Police No. 1642C National Records of Scotland Reference AD14/33/420 Title Precognition against William Campbell for the crime of theft, habit and repute, and previous conviction Dates 1833 Accused William Campbell, Age: 16, flint glass cutter, Address: Grassmarket, Edinburgh, with Widow Young, Origin: Born in Airdrie. National Records of Scotland Reference JC26/1833/562 Title Trial papers relating to William Campbell for the crime of theft, habit and repute, and previous conviction. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh Dates 11 Mar 1833 Accused William Campbell, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty in terms of own confession, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Previous convictions: theft. Note: Pannel could not sign own confession. William was listed as 16 years old at his trial so birth date is C1816. Occupation: Flint glass cutter. 1833 Muster: Public Works 1835 Muster: Assigned to Mr. Andrew Wright. 1838: Was a Constable. 24/12/1837: TOL 1840: Free Certificate.

greg petersen avatar
59
on 1st September 2019

1833 assigned to Thomas Archer at "Woolmers" in Longford, employed as a tailor. Free Certificate #522 granted in 1840.