Summary
Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1833
Arrival
Aug 1833
Death
Jan 1840
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Personal Information
Name: William Lewis
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: 1st Jan 1840
Age at death: 29
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: London Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 6th Apr 1833
Ship: Emperor Alexander
Arrival: 12th Aug 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Lewis was transported on the Emperor Alexander, departing 6th Apr 1833 and arriving 12th Aug 1833 with 210 passengers.
The Emperor Alexander ship was built at Chepstow, Wales in 1814. 366 tons. 1833 voyage from Sheerness to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) with 210 male convicts (2 deaths) from Britain. 124 days voyage.
Emperor Alexander (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 39 (21) |
| 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
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Alphabetical Registers of Male Convicts. (CON23) No; 744 Name; William Lewis Ship; Emp. Alexander - 12 Aug 1833 Height; 5 ft 5 1/2 Complexion; Dark Hair; D. Brown Eyes; Hazel Age; 22 Trade; Labourer Native Place; St Lukes Colonial Sentence - 10 June 1837 - 18 months Remarks; DEAD in H M Colonial Hospital - Feb 1840