William Lewis

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
May 1834
Arrival
Sep 1834
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Lewis
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 23rd May 1834
Arrival: 4th Sep 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Lewis was transported on the William Metcalf, departing 23rd May 1834 and arriving 4th Sep 1834 with 241 passengers.

William MetcalfWilliam Metcalf (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 366
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 29th September 2025

Place of origin: Southampton, Hampshire Offence; Stealing a watch & ... No; 849. Trade; Labourer aged 20 years old. Height; 5 ft 7 inches New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-19 page 196 (18 Sep 1880 to 04 Dec 1883) POL709-1-21 page 32 (06 Feb 1884 to 15 Feb 1886)