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Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jan 1842
Arrival
May 1842
Death
Jun 1845
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Personal Information

Name: William Donovan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: 17th Jun 1845
Age at death: 21
Occupation: Servant

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Jan 1842
Ship: Isabella
Arrival: 19th May 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Donovan was transported on the Isabella, departing 15th Jan 1842 and arriving 19th May 1842 with 270 passengers.

The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).

IsabellaIsabella (generic)

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Convict Notes

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
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on 5th January 2013

Convicted at Dublin City on 19/11/1841 for stealing a handkerchief. 7yr sentence. Previous - 6mths imprisonment for stealing jewellery. Transported to Van Diemen's Land on the 'Isabella Watson', arriving 03/08/1842. Roman Catholic; not literate; servant; 5' 7 1/4"; 18yrs of age; fair complexion; brown hair; blue eyes; single man; has some scars. Native Place: Dublin 2yrs Probation - Lovely Banks (north of Hobart) Some records of misconduct, neglect of duty, refusing to work and absent. 1843 recommended to be removed to Port Arthur and Slopen Island. Died Salt Water Creek 17/06/1845. (memo to Supt. 23/06/1845)