William Edwards

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Summary

Born
Jan 1797
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jan 1834
Arrival
May 1834
Death
Oct 1839
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Personal Information

Name: William Edwards
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1797
Death: 25th Oct 1839
Age at death: 42
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Middlesex Session Peace
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Jan 1834
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 9th May 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Edwards was transported on the Moffatt, departing 4th Jan 1834 and arriving 9th May 1834 with 400 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 266
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

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New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents No; 36-1475. 66. Name William Edwards [James Owen] Age 37. Status; Married 2 male children Trade; Bookseller & publisher Offence; Stealing pictures Trial; 4 Jan 1836 - Central Criminal Court 1839 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register Name; William Edwards alias Jno Owens Date; 25 December 1839. Port Macquarie - Drowned River Manning