William Jones

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Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Embezzlement
Departure
Mar 1828
Arrival
Aug 1828
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Jones
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Embezzlement
Convicted at: Devon, City of Exeter Gaol Delivery and Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Mar 1828
Arrival: 10th Aug 1828
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Jones was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 13th Mar 1828 and arriving 10th Aug 1828 with 170 passengers.

Bengal MerchantBengal Merchant (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 332
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: Exeter, Devon No; 360. Trade; Labourer aged 22 years old 1875 - HEALTH & WELFARE. Brickfields Invalid Depot Admission dates: 22 Jul 1875 to 02 Nov 1875 Ship to colony: B Merchant