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William Johnson was transported on the Guildford, departing 22nd Mar 1827 and arriving 25th Jul 1827 with 193 passengers.
The ‘Guildford’ was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829. The ship was lost at sea near Singapore in 1831, loosing all aboard.
Guildford (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 115 (59) |
| 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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According to records of floggings at Hyde Park Barrack, William Johnson alias Hawes was given 100 lashes for absconding from escort to 'the Hulk' in September 1833. He has been flogged about 10 months before and asked to be let off the last ten lashes. Source:https://books.google.com.au/books?id=iNgSAAAAYAAJ&lpg=RA2-PA27&ots=Jvkn7Ot6aG&dq=scourger at hyde park barracks&pg=RA2-PA28&ci=147,126,745,1399&source=bookclip#v=onepage&q=scourger at hyde park barracks&f=false
Old Bailey Proceedings Online (www.oldbaileyonline.org, version 8.0, 03 January 2022), September 1826, trial of WILLIAM JOHNSON, alias Hawkes (t18260914-65). WILLIAM JOHNSON, Theft > animal theft, 14th September 1826. 1375. WILLIAM JOHNSON, alias Hawkes , was indicted for stealing, on the 7th of July , at St. Giles-without-Cripplegate , 1 bridle, value 5s.; 1 saddle, value 2l., and 1 mare, price 15l. , the property of Thomas Burrell . THOMAS BURRELL. I am a farmer , and live at Waltham Abbey. On the 7th of July, about seven o'clock, I got to Fairlop Fair , with this bay mare - the bridle and saddle were on - I gave it into the possession of Pearson, to take care of; I was going to return about nine o'clock and the mare was then gone; I was in Smithfield, looking round to see if she came there, and between seven and eight o'clock on Friday - that day week - I met a man on her in Long-lane - she had then only a halter on; I am certain of her - I had had her four or five years - I had not observed the prisoner at the Fair. THOMAS PEARSON . I live at Loughton, in Essex, and am a bricklayer. I was at Fairlop Fair, and saw Burrell - he gave me this mare to take care of, about seven o'clock in the evening; I had her in my possession about an hour and three-quarters before I missed her; I tied a hempen halter round her head, and tied her to another cord; she had a bridle and saddle on; I had three more in my care, standing with her; I only lost this one; I was absent only five or six minutes, and on my return this mare was gone, and the rope taken away, with her bridle and saddle also - I had not observed the prisoner. Mr. Burrell came up in a quarter of an hour, when I was inquiring about it. I saw her again on the Friday week - she had been found then. The prisoner is a stranger to me. THOMAS CHESSNEY . I am servant at Mr. Dixon's Repository, Barbican. On a Friday I brought this mare from Dixon's, and was riding it in Long-lane, when Burrell claimed it; she was brought there for sale; I did not see her till that Friday, between seven and eight o'clock in the morning, and do not know who brought her; she had no bridle or saddle on. Mr. Dixon had sold her, and I was taking her home. Cross-examined by MR. ALLEY. Q. A great deal of business is done at your place? A. Yes. EDWARD CLAUGHTON . I am foreman to Mr. Dixon. This mare was brought into our yard on Saturday, the8th of July, by the prisoner; I think it was in the afternoon; I desired him to go into the counting-house for the clerk to book her. We only take horses in for sale. I am positive he is the person; I saw him three or four days afterwards; he called on the Tuesday, to inquire if she was sold; he sold her himself in our yard, to a man named Joseph Day, for 11l., on Friday, the 14th - it was not paid for till the following Monday - he called that day for the money; I had heard it was stolen, and gave him in charge; I told him it was stolen; he said it belonged to himself and his brother, and he had had her about six months; I am certain of that - it had no saddle or bridle. Cross-examined. Q. Are you certain he said he had had her six months? A. Yes, I am. The transaction was public. SAMUEL TURNER . I am a constable. I was waiting at Dixon's for the prisoner, and apprehended him; he told me he had had the mare in his possession three months, and it was his own; it was afterwards claimed by Burrell and Pearson - I delivered it to Burrell. THOMAS BURRELL. I have had the horse ever since, and am certain it is mine - she had been constantly at work in my custody till I took her to the fair: the prisoner is a stranger. Prisoner's Defence. On the Saturday, when I took her to Dixon's, I did not see Claughton. GUILTY - DEATH . Aged 19. Recommended to Mercy by the Prosecutor on account of his youth, and having heard a good character of him.
William Johnson – 24 March 1828 – Hanged at Sydney Gaol for the murder of Morris Morgan at Moreton Bay.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Guildford - 1827 Name; William Johnson alias Hawks. Age; 21 [1806] No; 83 Read or write. Single, Native County; Cornwall Trade; Groom Offence; Horse Stealing Trial; London - 22 Sep 1826 - Life Height; 5 ft. 4 in Complexion; Ruddy Hair; Dk. Brown Eyes; Dk. Brown Assigned; H G Douglass Esq. Date of Certificate; Additional Remarks; HANGED in Sydney on the 6th March 1834 for bush-ranging and robbery --------------------