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William Flashman was transported on the Morley, departing 19th Sep 1822 and arriving 11th Jan 1823 with 173 passengers.
The "Morley" was built on the Thames, England in 1811. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Morley in 1817, 1818, 1820, 1828 and 1829 and to Van Diemen's Land in 1820 and 1823. 1829 Voyage. 200 Male English Convicts. Commander; Harrison. Richard Lewis; Surgeon Superintendent arrived 2 Dec 1829. All convicts survived the voyage.
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| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 207 (104) |
| 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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Old Bailey Proceedings Online (www.oldbaileyonline.org, version 8.0, 16 October 2023), February 1822, trial of WILLIAM FLASHMAN (t18220220-61). WILLIAM FLASHMAN, Violent Theft > highway robbery, 20th February 1822. 386. WILLIAM FLASHMAN was indicted for feloniously assaulting William Skinner , on the 15th of February , in a passage near the King's highway, at St. James, Clerkenwell, putting him in fear, and taking from person, and against his will, one watch chain, value 10 l.; two seals, value 6 l., and one key, value 30 s. , his property. WILLIAM SKINNER . On the 15th of February, about twenty minutes past seven o'clock in the evening, I was walking with Miss Clark, in Crawford-passage, Ray-street, Clerkenwell ; we saw four men standing in the passage - we crossed, and left them on the right; a little higher up there is a passage leading into Coppice-row, and under the archway there, four men drove up against us behind; one man came close to my side, put his hand round my body, and gave a tremendous pull at my watch chain, and got it from me; that was not the prisoner, he was behind - the chain broke, and the man retreated as quick as possible; the other three let him go by, and then followed him, and we followed them; on coming into Crawford-passage again I collared the prisoner, and said, "You are one of them," he said nothing, but knocked me down; Clark flew at him, and laid hold of his handkerchief, which gave way, and he got off, but was secured - nobody was near us but the four men we had passed; they were all in company together talking. I was pulled round with the force of the pull, and am certain of the prisoner's person. They let the man pass, between them, and then impeded our pursuit. My chain, seals, and key cost 17 l. 11 s. SARAH CLARK . I was with Mr. Skinner. Four men rushed against us, no others were near; the prisoner came before us, to prevent our pursuing the man who snatched the chain, we followed, and at the bottom of the arch, Skinner collared him, but he knocked him down, and I caught hold of his handkerchief, which gave way. He was taken at the corner of Eyre-street-hill, without my losing sight of him. I am sure he is one of them. Prisoner. You told the Magistrate, the man who took the watch had a light coat on - A. I believe he had. THOMAS MARKHAM . I came up at the instant the prisoner was secured. He was struggling with those who stopped him. I did not see Clark till we got to Hatton Garden office, which was in less than five minutes. She spoke positively to him. DAVID BUTTEUY . On Friday evening the 15th, I saw the prisoner, in company with three others, near Crawford-passage; I afterwards saw him and Skinner struggling together; he knocked Skinner down - I pursued and took him; I had a perfect view of him, and am positive of him; I only lost sight of him in turning the corner; I had seen him in a public-house, with the other three that evening - Clark was pursuing them. Prisoner. Q. Had either of the three men a light coat on - A. I think not, but cannot speak positively. Prisoner's Defence. I had been in the public-house most of the afternoon. I left at six o'clock, returned, and three men were sitting there. I came away; and at the corner of the passage heard a bustle, and the prosecutor collared me; I pushed him away, and he was going to strike me again, and I ran away. Two witnesses gave the prisoner a good character. GUILTY - DEATH . Aged. 26. Second Middlesex Jury, before Mr. Common Sergeant. -------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives, Criminal Petitions. HO 17/72/1 Prisoner name: William Flashman. Prisoner occupation: Cabinet maker. Court and date of trial: [Old Bailey], 23 February 1822. Crime: Highway robbery on William Skinner on 15 February 1822. Initial sentence: Death. Annotated (Outcome): Considered at Report in Council, 28 March 1822. Petitioner(s): The prisoner, undersigned by William Skinner of 50 Hatton Garden, surgeon, the prosecutor, and seven inhabitants of London, former employers and acquaintances, testifying to his honesty and good character. Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Good character; first offence; prosecutor recommends mercy. Other papers: Three letters from the prisoner's former employers testifying to his good character and conduct. Additional Information: Prisoner held in Newgate gaol. Date: 1822 Mar.
Convicted of the robbery of William Skinner and Sarah Clark (my great-great-great grandparents). Originally sentenced to death.
11th November 1825, Parish of St David Hobart Town, Burial recorded
Transported for "Highway Robbery" Conduct record states: August 18th 1823, Drunk & Disorderly & abusing constable Downing - 25 lashes
as noted in his brother Charles Flashman's conduct record of 1827: Br. W. Flashman a carpenter in VDL or Sydney transported 5 years ago - single - protestant.