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Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Clark was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 29th Sep 1818 and arriving 4th Mar 1819 with 160 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 109 (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
CRIMINAL COURT.— MONDAY.— William Clark was indicted for stealing a watch, upon two several indictments, and being found Guilty, was sentenced to fourteen years transportation to Newcastle. Sydney Gazette, Sat 25 Sep 1819.
Under list – Justicia Hulk. No 44. William Clark, Tried Surrey Ass. 6 Aug 1818, 7 years, age 24, native place, Bristol, House carpenter, 5ft 7, hazel eyes Dk sandy hair, fair freckled comp. Surgeon’s report, No complaint, willing. --------------------------------------------------- Tasmanian Document - part of Surry Indent. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON13-1-1$init=CON13-1-1P224 The undermentioned seven convicts are disembarked from the ship Surry at Sydney Cove, by order of His Excellency, the Governor. Consequently reduce the number to one hundred and fifty. I Michael Brignell- House carpenter & joiner, Stands No 43 in this list. 2 William Clark- House carpenter, Stands No 44 in this list. 3 Ralph Pratt- Horse shoer & Blacksmith, Stands No 13 in this list. 4 Thomas Humphries – Coachman, Stands No 127 in this list. 5 Edward Edwards – Cook & confectioner, Stands No 81 in this list. 6. Joseph Nedby* – Footman, Waiter & Coachman, Stands No 148 in this list. (1824/259) Note below: * This man arrived in VDL subsequently by Ship Eliza. 7 William Hickmott – Gardener & nurseryman, Stands No 117 in this list. True Extracts. Sydney 10 Mar 1819, signed F. Campbell. ------------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. CLARKE, William. Per "Surrey", 1819. 1819 Oct 22 On list of prisoners sent to Newcastle per "Princess Charlotte" (Reel 6006; 4/3500 p.319) 1821 Sep On monthly return of prisoners punished at Newcastle (Reel 6023; 4/1718 pp.135-6) 1824 May 31 Ran away in 1821. On list of prisoners transported to Newcastle and not in returns (Reel 6068; 4/1811 p.120) -------------------------------------------------- 22 Oct 1819. On list of prisoners sent to Newcastle per "Princess Charlotte" Wm. Clarke, per Surry (3), convict, Convicted by the Crim. Court, 10 Sept 1819, trade, carpenter, 14 years sentence, from the 20 Sept. 1819. On monthly return of prisoners punished at Newcastle, between 1st and 30th September 1821. Wm. Clark, per Surry 3, 50 Lashes, for Tempting Mr Middleton’s servant to rob his master & working (?) up Govt. Timber. https://content.archives.nsw.gov.au/delivery/StreamGate?dps_pid=FL4057481&dps_dvs=1672764227451~772 31 May 1824. On list of 19 prisoners transported to Newcastle and not in returns of that settlement and not in the last General muster. William Clarke, per Surry (3), Ran 18 Nov 1821.