William Hood

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
May 1835
Arrival
Aug 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Hood
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Cabinetmaker

Crime

Convicted at: Kent Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th May 1835
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 28th Aug 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Hood was transported on the Norfolk, departing 12th May 1835 and arriving 28th Aug 1835 with 282 passengers.

1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832

NorfolkNorfolk (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 55 (29)
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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William Hood was born in Plymouth and was 24 years old on arrival. He was transported for "Stealing a silver watch from a shop". William was 5' 8" tall, black hair, grey eyes, single, 2 scars on forehead, 2 blue marks inside left arm near elbow Joint. William's occupation was a Cabinet maker and Upholsterer. 1835 Muster: Public Works. 7/4/1846: Recommended for a CP Sept. 1847: CP 11/8/1847: Married Hannah Watson (Woodbridge 1843) - she was the widow of Charles Northfield (Enchantress 1833).