William Jones

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Shop lifting
Departure
Jul 1837
Arrival
Dec 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Jones
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Painter & glazier

Crime

Crime: Shop lifting
Convicted at: Bristol City Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th Jul 1837
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 2nd Dec 1837
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Jones was transported on the Asia 1, departing 20th Jul 1837 and arriving 2nd Dec 1837 with 280 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 102
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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*** Three William Jones on this voyage *** 1 tried at Warwick Assizes. 1 tried at Lancaster/Liverpool QS This William Jones tried at Bristol (City) QS. William Jones was listed as 20 years old on arrival. Native Place: Bristol. William was literate, single, Protestant, 5'5½" tall, dark sallow complexion, dark brown hair, brown eyes, dark speck on right eye, brown scar back of right hand, scar back of left thumb, scar back of left hand, near the knuckle of forefinger, scar back of same finger. 30/8/1837: TOL Newcastle.