William Clemson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Aug 1844
Arrival
Nov 1844
Death
Jan 1899
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Personal Information

Name: William Clemson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 1st Jan 1899
Age at death: 79
Occupation: Tailor
Aliases: William Elemson

Crime

Convicted at: Gloucester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Aug 1844
Arrival: 20th Nov 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Clemson was transported on the William Jardine, departing 10th Aug 1844 and arriving 20th Nov 1844 with 270 passengers.

William JardineWilliam Jardine (generic)

References

Primary SourceTasmanian Libraries. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 143 (73)
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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Conduct Record: aged 23, Protestant, can read & write, Single, Tried 2nd July 1844, Transported for Stealing a Gold Watch at Cheltenham value 5 pounds, Trade Gunlock polisher, Free Cert.11 July 1851 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-62$init=CON33-1-62P42 Departure from Launceston 12 August 1851 on ship City of Melbourne bound for Melbourne https://stors.tas.gov.au/POL220-1-1$init=POL220-1-1P208