Summary
Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1837
Arrival
Jan 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Martin
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Blacksmith
Voyage
Departed: 29th Aug 1837
Ship: Royal Sovereign
Arrival: 9th Jan 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Martin was transported on the Royal Sovereign, departing 29th Aug 1837 and arriving 9th Jan 1838 with 150 passengers.
Royal Sovereign (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 132. Tasmanian Archives - conduct record http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON31-1-32,250,19,L,46. |
| 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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Born according to prison records 1824 North Bampton or London Came to Hobart town 1838 on Royal Sovereign as 14 year old convict and according to prison records arrived with his father who was a soldier? Supposed to arrived bonded? Sentenced to five years on 13 April 1869 in Sale Page 380 and record number 8505 Free 1845 Married Margaret Buchanan (ship Garland Grove) in 1847 Cant confirm death date but was in Pentridge Gaol 1871