William Clews

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Apr 1839
Arrival
Aug 1839
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Clews
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Gents Servant

Crime

Convicted at: Worcester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Apr 1839
Ship: Egyptian
Arrival: 23rd Aug 1839
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Clews was transported on the Egyptian, departing 5th Apr 1839 and arriving 23rd Aug 1839 with 190 passengers.

EgyptianEgyptian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 19 (11)
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: Worcester, Worcestershire Transported for stealing 8 sheep No; 2501 Trade; Upper Gents Servant & Butler, Lived with Sir Offney Wakeman 2 years & Thos Woodyard & Capt. Newhall 1 years Height; 5 ft 10 inches aged, 27 years old Status; Married - 3 children 1846 - Recommended for a Conditional pardon 1847 - 5 October 1847. Conditional pardon approved 1849 - DEPARTURES Rank: Passenger. Status: Conditional Pardon Departure date: 14 Jun 1849. Departure port: Launceston Ship: Shamrock. Ship to colony: Egyptian Bound to: Melbourne 1854 - 1 April 1854. Free Certificate