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Transportation
William Howard was transported on the Albion, departing 29th May 1828 and arriving 3rd Nov 1828 with 192 passengers.
Albion (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 405 (204) |
| 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
TUESDAY. William Howard, who was indicted for the attempt to murder Mr Mullay, as detailed in a recent number, was put to the bar. Tue prisoner in his defence said the scuffle arose from a quarrel, The Jury returned a verdict of Guilty upon the last Count only, which subjects him to transportation for life. Kent Herald, 28 Feb 1828.
Old Bailey Proceedings Online (www.oldbaileyonline.org, version 9.0) February 1828. Trial of WILLIAM HOWARD, alias JOSHUA BELL (t18280221-45). Available at: https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18280221-45?text=howard (Accessed: 24th March 2026). (This is a very long trial) Tried at the Old Bailey, 21 February 1828. Before Mr. Baron Vaughan. 527. WILLIAM HOWARD, alias JOSHUA BELL , was indicted for feloniously assaulting William Mullay , a subject of our Lord the King, on the 12th of February , at St. George the Martyr, and with a certain sharp instrument striking and cutting him in and upon the left hand with intent to rob him, against the statute, &c. SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH COUNTS, stating his intent to be to kill and murder him, to disable him, or do him some grevious bodily harm. FIFTH COUNT, stating his intent to be to resist and prevent his lawful apprehension and detainer. SIXTH COUNT, for feloniously assaulting the said William Mullay, with intent to rob him, and his goods, chattels, and monies from his person, and against his will. …. GUILTY (on the last count.) Aged 36. Transported for Life .