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Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
William Davis was transported on the Duchess Of Northumberland, departing 1st Oct 1842 and arriving 18th Jan 1843 with 271 passengers.
Duchess Of Northumberland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 210. Old Bailey Court. Tasmanian Archives - convict records. |
| 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
Return of Persons convicted under the Provisions of 31 Vict. No 12, during the week ending 1 July 1871. William Davis at Port Sorell, per Duchess of Northumberland, F.S., Offence-obtaining money by false and fraudulent pretences, Sentence-12 months, Native place-England, Trade-miner, age 50yrs, 5 feet 7 inches high, resides at Lyndhurst, Launceston and Port Sorell. Tasmania Police Gazette, 7th July 1871, p112.
William DAVIS was convicted at the CCC, London on 14 June 1841 for house breaking and stealing. 10 yr transportation sentence. Hulk Report: "bad". Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), Australia per the ship 'Duchess of Northumberland' arriving 18 Jan 1843. Ship surgeon's report: "orderly". Aged 22 yrs; a confectioner; can read & write; Protestant; 5'7 1/4" height; sallow complexion; brown hair. Native of Birth: Kingston Father & Mother at Maidenhead Brothers: Richard & Christopher Sisters: Sarah & Lydia Colony of VDL: 2 and half yrs Probation Period A very extensive record of misconduct and further offences. 21 May 1844: Launceston S.C. A furthert 14 yr extension of sentence. 17 Dec 1852: Absconding and escaping to Victoria . 18 mths hard labour, in chains. To serve 3 yrs at Port Arthur Penal Settlement, Quarry Gang. 18 Aug 1857: Ticket of Leave granted.