William Hepworth

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Apr 1838
Death
Dec 1891
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Personal Information

Name: William Hepworth
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 1st Dec 1891
Age at death: 74
Occupation: Coach painter

Crime

Convicted at: Leicester Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Nov 1837
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 1st Apr 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Hepworth was transported on the Moffatt, departing 7th Nov 1837 and arriving 1st Apr 1838 with 400 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 201 (102)
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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Trade; Coach Painter and Wheelwright aged 20 years old 1889 - New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-22 page 124 (27 Apr 1889 to 27 Jul 1889) 1891 - INQUEST. Age: 75 years old Ship to colony: Moffatt. Remarks: Free by Servitude Date of death: 1 Dec 1891. Date of inquest: 3 Dec 1891, held at Charitable Institution, New Town. Verdict: Suicide of Unsound mind Resource: AGD20/1/6/8074