William Gill

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Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Dec 1816
Arrival
Apr 1817
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Gill
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Chester Session of Pleas
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th Dec 1816
Ship: Shipley
Arrival: 24th Apr 1817
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Gill was transported on the Shipley, departing 20th Dec 1816 and arriving 24th Apr 1817 with 125 passengers.

ShipleyShipley (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 317 (160)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 17th December 2025

Colonial Secretary Index. GILL, William. Per "Shipley, 1817 1823 Oct 24-1824 Sep 22 On list of prisoners assigned (Fiche 3290; 4/4570D p.46, 47, 48)

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 17th December 2025

10, Thomas Micklewood, aged 27, umbrella-maker, from Bolton,--and 11. William Gill, aged 20, labourer, from Sowerby Bridge, for stealing silver watch.—Transportation for life.  Chester Courant, 10 Sept 1816.