William Clewes

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Summary

Born
Jan 1803
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Jul 1829
Arrival
Dec 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Clewes
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1803
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Carter

Crime

Convicted at: Nottingham (Boro' of Newark Upon Trent) Session of Peace and Gaol delivery
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Jul 1829
Arrival: 14th Dec 1829
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Clewes was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 13th Jul 1829 and arriving 14th Dec 1829 with 200 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 SurrySurrey Or Surry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 119 (62)
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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Place of origin: Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire No; 1006 Trade; Carter & Labourer aged 26 years old Status; Married - 2 children 1832 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS; Clewes, William. Ship/free: Surrey. Marriage to: Seddon, Eliza Ship/free: America Permission date: 30 Sep 1832 1843 - 29 Sep 1843. Sentence; Extended 12 months 1834 - Free Certificate. No; 6/1843