Summary
Born
Jan 1771
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1828
Arrival
Aug 1828
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Hewitt
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1771
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Hawker
Crime
Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Lincoln, Parts of Lindsey Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 29th Apr 1828
Ship: Woodford
Arrival: 25th Aug 1828
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Hewitt was transported on the Woodford, departing 29th Apr 1828 and arriving 25th Aug 1828 with 184 passengers.
Woodford (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 383 (193) |
| 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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Convict Notes
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Place of origin: Eckington, Derbyshire No; 860. * Aged 57 years old * Offence; Stealing a Cart saddle * Lost his arm when he was a boy. [Right arm] * Status; Widow and 6 children 1840 - 1 Oct. Ticket of Leave. Offence; Drunk. 6 months hard labour 1840 - New Norfolk Colonial Hospital Admission dates: 3 Nov 1840 Admitted with - DEBILITIS 1849 - DEATH; Disease of the Brain. Place; Asylum New Norfolk [Possible death]