Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Davey was transported on the Lord William Bentinck, departing 11th Apr 1838 and arriving 26th Aug 1838 with 321 passengers.
Lord William Bentinck (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 252 |
| 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 |
Claims
"4th Great Grandfather"
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Convict Notes
Conduct Record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-12/CON31-1-12/CON31-1-12P6
William Davey, 27, for stealing at the parish Slinfold, on the 5th of November last, two fowls, the property of Jas. Puttock.—(Former conviction.) —Transported for life. Sussex Advertiser, 8 Jan 1838. ----------------------------------------------------------- Looking again at his first conduct record above, (writing quite faint, not easy to read), it is recorded that he stole 2 fowls, from Mr James Puttock.
Tasmanian Records. Convict Conduct Record. No 1335. William Davey, tried Sussex, Chichester, Q.S. 4 Jan 1838, Life. Transported for Stealing lambs. Gaol report, Bad, convicted before, Felony and once acquitted. Hulk report , Good. Stated this offence, stealing 2 lambs, pro. Mr James Andrews? Once for Bead? 6 weeks, once for house breaking, no bill, single. TL 22/9/1846 Tasmanian Description Record on arrival in VDL https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON18-1-14/CON18-1-14/CON18-1-14P172 William Davey, plough, milk, thrash and reap, age 28. Native place, near Horsham, Sussex. See record for full details. --------------------------------------------------------------- William was also convicted in Launceston in 1855. Conduct Record https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON37-1-8/CON37-1-8/CON37-1-8P272 William Davey, tried at Launceston Q.S. 8 May 1855, 15 years. Transported for robbing Richard Baker of money to the value of eight pounds. Stated this offence, Stealing a watch and 8 sovereigns, pro R. Baker. Age 47, Trade, Gardener, Native place, Stinfold, Sussex. Quarter Sessions, Tuesday, May 8. William Davy, John Older, and William Near, were indicted for assaulting Richard Bakeron 3rd April, and robbing him of £8 in money, one watch of the value of £5, and a chain. The prisoners were defended by Mr. Brewer. The prisoners were convicted. Launceston Examiner, 10 May 1855.
Pardon 1847-8