William Canham

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Robbery
Departure
Sep 1831
Arrival
Feb 1832
Death
Jul 1858
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Personal Information

Name: William Canham
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 15th Jul 1858
Age at death: 50
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Robbery
Convicted at: Norfolk Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Sep 1831
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 13th Feb 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Canham was transported on the Asia 1, departing 29th Sep 1831 and arriving 13th Feb 1832 with 200 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 175 (90)
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

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1831 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Asia - 13 February 1832 Indent No; 93 Name; William Canham Age; 24 years. Unable to Read & write. Single. Native Place; Norfolk Trade or calling; Labourer Offence; Robbery Trial; Norfolk Assizes - 16 March 1831 Life. Previous Convictions; Height; 5 ft. 10 in Remarks; BROTHER; to 32 - 290. John Canham. Indent No; 91