William Howitt

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Jul 1836
Arrival
Nov 1836
Death
Apr 1848
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Personal Information

Name: William Howitt
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 24th Apr 1848
Age at death: 39
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Nottingham Quarter Session
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Jul 1836
Arrival: 12th Nov 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Howitt was transported on the Lady Nugent, departing 12th Jul 1836 and arriving 12th Nov 1836 with 290 passengers.

Lady NugentLady Nugent (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 313 (159)
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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Place of origin: Anstey, Leicestershire Trade; Black Smith & Shoeing Smith aged 27 years old Height; 5 ft 6 3/4 inches, Status; Single Offence; Stealing a mare Death Under Sentence - CON63-1-2/1355275p1 Died Hospital Port Arthur 24 April 1848 aged 39 years old