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William Jones was transported on the Earl Spencer, departing 30th Apr 1813 and arriving 9th Oct 1813 with 203 passengers.
Built 1803, London - Thames, 672 ton required 56 crew and mounted with 16 guns.
Earl Spencer (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 97 (50) |
| 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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Colonial Secretary index. JONES, William. Per "Earl Spencer", 1813 1813 Oct 14 On list of convicts disembarked from "Earl Spencer" and forwarded to William Cox at Windsor for distribution (Reel 6002; 4/3491 p.560) 1822 Nov 14 Servant of J Gough of Windsor; attestation as to his character for a ticket of leave (Reel 6026; 4/1715 pp.219-20) 1823 Jan 22 On list of persons who obtained tickets of leave during the last week (Reel 6039; 4/424 p.123) 1825 Nov To be granted a conditional pardon (Fiche 3292; 4/6974.1 pp.49, 76) ------------------------------------------------------------- 14/10.1813. List of convicts disembarked from "Earl Spencer" and forwarded to William Cox at Windsor for distribution William Jones, Tailor. --------------------------------------------------------------- We hereby certify that William Jones, who came by the ship Earl Spencer, which arrived in the year 1813, has not been convicted of any crime or misdemeanour in this Colony, but is to our certain belief an honest, sober and industrious character, having served faithfully Thomas Eather, residing in the district of Windsor upwards of four years. Michael Lamb, in the same district, one year and James Gough, residing in the same district for the term of three years. (Signed) Wm Cox, JP, Resident Magistrate. J. Cross, Clergyman. From the respectable names attached, I believe this person deserving of the Indulgence. Thos. Eather, First master. Michael Lamb, Second master. James Gough, Third Master. During the service of William Jones, he has acted with every propriety above mentioned in my service. 25 Nov 1822. London GD. 28 Oct 1812, Life. Sydney 14 Nov 1822. -------------------------------------------------------------- William Jones, T. of L. 13/2838. 17 Jany 1823.
Tried at the Old Bailey, 16 Sept 1812. 719. WILLIAMÂ JONESÂ was indicted for feloniously stealing, on the 22d of August , a watch, value 30 s. and a watch key, value 5 s. the property of John Nicholls , from his person. JAMES NICHOLLS . I live in Mile-End Road. On the 22d of August I lost my watch and key, it was between eight and nine o'clock at night; I was going to the further end of Paul's Chain, and just between the post and the corner of the house, the prisoner came up to me and looked me full in the face; he put his hand to my pocket and pulled my watch out. Q. Are you sure of his person - A. I am quite sure of his person. I called out stop thief, and the prisoner was taken in Sermon Lane. Baily, the officer, took him in custody; when the prisoner was I came up to him; I was quite sure he was the person that took my watch out of my pocket. It was a moon-light night; I saw the prisoner's person plain. SAMUEL BAILEY . I am a constable. On the cry of, stop thief, the prisoner was stopped; I came up and took him to the watch-house; the prisoner, at the watch-house, said he knew nothing of the charge. I searched him and found nothing. The watch was picked up by a boy, his name is Harrowsmith. HARROWSMITH. I picked up the watch in Sermon Lane, near where the prisoner was stopped; I gave it to Mrs. Bailey. SARAH BAILEY . Q. You are the wife of the constable. - A. Yes; I heard the cry of, stop thief; I found the watch in the possession of Harrowsmith; I gave it to my husband. Prisoner's Defence. I am a tailor ; I heard the cry of, stop thief; I ran with the rest of the people; I was detained. I am quite innocent of what I am accused of. GUILTY, aged 20. Judgment respited. London Jury, before Mr. Common Serjeant.