Summary
Born
Jan 1774
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Jul 1800
Arrival
Jun 1801
Death
Jan 1842
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Personal Information
Name: William Holmes
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1774
Death: 1st Jan 1842
Age at death: 68
Occupation: Farmer
Voyage
Departed: 31st Jul 1800
Ship: Earl Cornwallis
Arrival: 12th Jun 1801
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
William Holmes was transported on the Earl Cornwallis, departing 31st Jul 1800 and arriving 12th Jun 1801 with 298 passengers.
Earl Cornwallis (generic)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
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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.