Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Jones was transported on the Lady Kennaway, departing 2nd Jun 1836 and arriving 12th Oct 1836 with 302 passengers.
The 'Lady Kennaway' was built in Calcutta in 1817. A large ship of 584 tons. Transported convicted prisoners to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) in 1834, via Cork, Ireland. Other voyages, to New South Wales, in 1836 and Van Diemen's Land in 1851. Image acknowledgement to Grosvenor Prints. Painted by J.W. Huggins.
Lady KennawayReferences
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 281 (143). Australian Convict Printed Indentures. |
| 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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Convict Notes
The Convict Indentures state that William Jones was 19 years old. He could not read or write; Religion Protestant and his status was single. A native of Kent and occupation a baker's boy. He was convicted of house stealing at the Central Criminal Court (The Old Bailey) on 4 January 1836. He was convicted and sentenced to life. He had one prior conviction for which he served three weeks and was flogged. Physical attribute Height: 5 feet 5 1/2 inches; Complexion dark sallow; hair black and hair chestnut. Prisoner number 36-2086 and transport number 55.