William Dewhurst

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Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jul 1827
Arrival
Nov 1827
Death
Jan 1838
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Personal Information

Name: William Dewhurst
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: 1st Jan 1838
Age at death: 42
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 18th Jul 1827
Ship: John
Arrival: 25th Nov 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Dewhurst was transported on the John, departing 18th Jul 1827 and arriving 25th Nov 1827 with 189 passengers.

John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 226
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 13th December 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, Name: William Dewhurst Age: 39 [1796] Date of Conviction: 5 Mar 1825 - Lancaster - Life Vessel: John - 25 Nov 1827 Ticket of Leave: 36/399 Read or write. Single, Catholic Native County; Lancashire Trade; Farm Servant Offence; Sheep Stealing Height; 5 ft. 9 in Complexion; Pock pitted Hair; Black to Grey Eyes; Hazel Assigned; Australian Agricultural Company Noted against his name; Died in the General Hospital Sydney, August 1838 ----------------------

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 13th December 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Records, Convicts Deaths. Effects of Deceased Convicts, - 38/0634 Name; William Dewhurst Ship. John 4 Year of Arrival; Amount; 5. £. 6 Shillings 0. Pence. Deposited in the Savings Bank of New South Wales Date of Death; 1838, 31 Aug