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William Charleton

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Mar 1832
Arrival
Jul 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Charleton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Dog/animal trainer

Crime

Crime: Burglary (house breaking)
Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1832
Ship: England
Arrival: 18th Jul 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Charleton was transported on the England, departing 31st Mar 1832 and arriving 18th Jul 1832 with 200 passengers.

EnglandEngland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 298
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

Dianne Jones avatar
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on 21st May 2021

1832: On arrival in VDL, he was listed as single and 18 years old [clearly this record and his court record are at odds; his height suggests a younger age as well]. He was 4'11¾" tall with black hair and brown eyes (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-6$init=CON18-1-6p117).

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 21st May 2021

1831: Precognition against William Charleton for the crime of theft by housebreaking at Henderson's Row (Law?), Edinburgh. Accused: William Charleton, son of Robert Charleton, dog breaker, Age: 14, dog breaker, Address: Carrubbers Close, High Street, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Edinburgh. Victim: William Ross Macao, Henderson's Row (Law?), Edinburgh (see National Records of Scotland; Reference AD14/31/334). --00-- 1831, 19 July: Trial - Trial papers relating to William Charleton for the crime of theft by housebreaking at Henderson's Row (Law?), Edinburgh. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh. Accused: William Charleton, son of Robert Charleton, dog breaker, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Previous convictions: theft. Victim: William Ross Macao, Henderson's Row (Law?), Edinburgh (see National Records of Scotland; Reference JC26/1831/345).

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 20th May 2021

OCCUPATION: Not "Not known", just not listed here. He was a dog breaker, according to court documents (an animal trainer).