William Holmes
Summary
William Holmes, one of 296 convicts transported on the Earl Cornwallis, August 1800
Born
Jan 1774
Conviction Stealing clothes
Departure Jul 1800
Arrival
Jun 1801
Death
Jan 1842
Personal Information
Name: William Holmes
Aliases:
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1774
Death: 1st Jan 1842
Age: 68 years
Occupation: Farmer
Voyage
Departed: 31st Jul 1800
Ship: Earl Cornwallis
Arrival: 12th Jun 1801
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 278 |
| 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
Contributed by Galinda Wood on 13th November 2013
In the parish of Greenwich in the county of Kent in 1800, William stole 4 coats, a pair breechers, a pair of pantaloons, one pair stockings and one silver teaspoon ( total value 6 pounds and 6 shillings ) the property of John Brough. Sentenced to be hanged - transported in the 'Earl Cornwallis' in 1801. the 1828 NSW census states he had 13 acres - all cultivated and 1 horse at Richmond.
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Revisions
| Contributor | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
Galinda Wood | 27th Mar 2023 | date of birth 1774, date of death 1842, occupation, crime |
Anonymous | 12th May 2011 | none |