William Evans

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jul 1833
Arrival
Nov 1833
Death
Oct 1885
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Personal Information

Name: William Evans
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 6th Oct 1885
Age at death: 76

Crime

Convicted at: Monmouth Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Jul 1833
Ship: Isabella
Arrival: 14th Nov 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Evans was transported on the Isabella, departing 11th Jul 1833 and arriving 14th Nov 1833 with 299 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)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 171 (87)
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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on 10th September 2025

BROTHER; Jas transported August 1832 for stealing an ass. sentence; 7 years TRIAL; 25 March 1833 1833 - UK, Prison Hulk Registers Name William Evans. Age 24 [Born abt 1809] Date Received 11 Apr 1833 Ship Justitia, Moored Woolwich Date Convicted 25 Mar 1833 - Monmouth Launceston Invalid Depot: POL709-1-19 page 151 (12 Apr 1883 to 18 Sep 1883) POL709-1-20 page 7 (27 Sep 1883 to 08 Jan 1884) - Discharged at own request. Unable to work.