Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Crooks was transported on the St Vincent, departing 28th Dec 1852 and arriving 26th May 1853 with 214 passengers.
St Vincent (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 635 (320) |
| 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
FOOTNOTE: Thomas Haughie was transported to VDL, arriving in 1853 per the Oriental Queen. See his bio at https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/haughie/thomas/9182. Elizabeth Johnston arrived in VDL two years earlier, per the Emma Eugenia in March 1851. See her bio at https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/johnston/elizabeth/41395. —0—
IN VDL: 26 May, 1853: On arrival in VDL, he was listed as convict #27886, a blacksmith, 23 years old, single, from Aberdeen. He said he had been transported for stealing 2 pairs of boots. He had two previous convictions for stealing. He was described as 5'5¾" tall with a dark complexion, black hair, hazel eyes, and "half caste". 13 December, 1853: William Crooks received his Ticket of Leave. 24 March, 1857: He received his Certificate of Freedom (https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-115$init=CON33-1-115p41). --0--
EMBARKATION: 1 December, 1852: According to the ship's surgeon, Thomas Somerville, the St Vincent took on 38 prisoners from Pentonville, embarking them at Woolwich, 24 of whom were "incorrigible and in irons"; and on the same day 16 "incorrigible prisoners" were received in irons from Millbank. On 2 December, the ship received 11 prisoners from Wakefield, 10 from Preston, 2 from Bath, 9 from Reading, 6 from Leicester and 13 from Bedford. On 3 December, 12 were received on board from Northampton. The St Vincent sailed for Portsmouth on 7 December and arrived at Spithead on 20 December "in consequence of prevalence of Westerly winds". Fifty prisoners from Portsmouth jail were taken on board on 21 December and, on the evening of the following day, 45 were received on board from Portland, making 210 prisoners, "all in apparent good health" (https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C4106910). --00--
TRIAL: 12 March, 1850: National Records of Scotland, Reference JC26/1850/602 Trial papers relating to William Crooks, Thomas Haughie, Elizabeth Johnston for the crime of theft, habit and repute at Edinburgh, various locations. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh Accused: William Crooks, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Previous convictions: theft - Leith police court, 16 April 1842. Note: Pannel cannot write. Accused: Thomas Haughie, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Previous convictions: theft - Edinburgh sheriff court, 9 March 1844. Note: The second charge was not proven. Accused: Elizabeth Johnston, alias Mathieson, Mary, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Previous convictions: theft - Peebles sheriff court, 22 June 1846. Note: The second charge was not proven. (https://catalogue.nrscotland.gov.uk/) —0—
Precognition: National Records of Scotland, Reference AD14/50/472 Title: Precognition against Elizabeth Johnston, Thomas Haughie, William Crooks for the crime of theft at Great King Street, Edinburgh. Accused: Elizabeth Johnston, alias Mathieson, Mary, Age: 19, Address: Fountain Close, Netherbow, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Galashiels. Accused: Thomas Haughie, Age: 20, slater, Address: High Street, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Edinburgh. Accused: William Crooks, Age: 19, blacksmith, Address: Canongate, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Aberdeen. Victims: John Campbell, Dublin Street, Edinburgh; Thomas Robertson, Ronaldson’s Building, Leith Walk, Edinburgh; Hugh Pattison, Athole Crescent, Edinburgh; Jessie Sinclair, Great King Street, Edinburgh; Margaret McNaughton, Athole Crescent, Edinburgh; Jane Oliphant, widow, Athole Crescent, Edinburgh; Margaret McLarty, Athole Crescent, Edinburgh; Sir James Ramsay, Athole Crescent, Edinburgh; and Mary Crabb, Great King Street, Edinburgh. (https://catalogue.nrscotland.gov.uk/) —0—