William Jenks

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Summary

Born
Jan 1800
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Nov 1828
Arrival
Apr 1829
Death
Jan 1873
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Personal Information

Name: William Jenks
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1800
Death: 2nd Jan 1873
Age at death: 73

Crime

Convicted at: Hereford Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Nov 1828
Ship: Georgiana
Arrival: 20th Apr 1829
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Jenks was transported on the Georgiana, departing 24th Nov 1828 and arriving 20th Apr 1829 with 172 passengers.

GeorgianaGeorgiana (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 533 (268)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 4th September 2025

Place of origin: Hatfield, Hertfordshire Offence; Stealing from a Cart Status; Married - 2 children CON18-1-8 Image 74 No; 395 trade; Farm laborer & ploughman & shepherd aged 29 years old Noted on Conduct Record. CON37/1/3 Page 719. DIED at the Cascade Factory - 2 January 1873.

Sheryl avatar
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on 7th July 2025

Paupers discharged from Port Arthur to Hobart Town during the week ending 5th November 18770-Jenks, William, F.S. per Georgiana. Tasmania Police Gazette, 11th Nov 1870, p187.