Summary
Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
May 1838
Arrival
Sep 1838
Death
Aug 1850
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Personal Information
Name: William Jackson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: 10th Aug 1850
Age at death: 29
Occupation: Carter's boy
Crime
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 25th May 1838
Ship: Minerva
Arrival: 28th Sep 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Jackson was transported on the Minerva, departing 25th May 1838 and arriving 28th Sep 1838 with 161 passengers.
The Minerva was built at Lancaster, England in 1804. 4 voyages bringing convict transportees to Australia.
Minerva (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 273 (138) |
| 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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Place of origin: Islington, Middlesex NO; 1090 Height; 4 ft 9 1/4 in. Aged; 17 years old Memo from; Archer, Circular Head "Believed this man fell into the ? and was drowned when attempting to escape from the Colony Death under sentence: CON63/1/2 No; 1090 Trial; C.C. Court. 3 April 1837. Sentence; 7 years & Hobart; 25 June 1844. Sentence; 7 years Drowned aged 30 years old