William Leman

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Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Oct 1821
Arrival
May 1822
Death
Sep 1871
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Personal Information

Name: William Leman
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: 15th Sep 1871
Age at death: 72
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Norfolk Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Oct 1821
Ship: Phoenix
Arrival: 20th May 1822
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Leman was transported on the Phoenix, departing 31st Oct 1821 and arriving 20th May 1822 with 184 passengers.

Built at Thames, England 1798. 589 tons.

PhoenixPhoenix (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 116
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 6th September 2025

Wm. Leman is committed to the County Gaol, (by the Rev. T. P. Slapp,) charged with having stolen from the person of Mr. Braznett of Wymondham, whilst on business at Kenningham Fair, a pocket-book containing 6£. — Bury and Norwich Post, 1 Aug 1821.  William Leman, for robbing R. Brasnett of a pocket-book containing £6.—l4 years' transportation. ... Thomas Cutts and Benjamin Ellison, for aiding and abetting the above W. Leman in his offence, were sentenced, the former to two years' and the latter to months' imprisonment.  Cambridge Chronicle, 24 Aug 1821.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 18th July 2025

1821 - Trial. 13 August 1821. 1821 - Leviathan Hulk Register - 1821 William Leman. Age; 22. Date Received 13 Sep 1821 Ship Leviathan. Place Moored Portsmouth Date Convicted 13 Aug 1821, Place Convicted Norwich 1871 - General Hospital Hobart. Name; Lemon, William Admission dates: 15 Sep 1871 Ship: Phoenix. Place of origin: England Date of death: 15 Sep 1871