William Mccreeth

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Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Uttering/passing forged notes
Departure
Jan 1853
Arrival
Apr 1853
Death
Jan 1873
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Personal Information

Name: William Mccreeth
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: 1st Jan 1873
Age at death: 49
Occupation: Clerk

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Jan 1853
Ship: Pyrenees
Arrival: 30th Apr 1853
Place of Arrival: Western Australia

Transportation

William Mccreeth was transported on the Pyrenees, departing 31st Jan 1853 and arriving 30th Apr 1853 with 296 passengers.

PyreneesPyrenees (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/18, Page Number 3 (3) http://members.iinet.net.au/~perthdps/convicts/conwad08.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~perthdps/convicts/con-wa8.html https://fremantleprison.com.au/history-heritage/history/convict-database/ https://www.genealogysa.org.au › resources › online-database-search
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

Christopher Walsh avatar
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on 13th October 2019

William Snr, William Jr and Pamela were all interned in the same grave over a period of time in the West Terrace Cemetery in Adelaide SA

D Wong avatar
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on 13th October 2019

Convict No 1986 - Western Australia. William McCreeth was transported for 'Uttering a forged money order. William was 26 years old, married with one child, 5'5" tall, black hair, hazel eyes, oval face, dark complexion, tolerably stout. 1/5/1853: Ticket of Leave 3/2/1855: Conditional Pardon. 1857: Married Palela Holman at Perth. William listed as 'McCreetle'. (Pamela was born 1828 to Augustus Kapel Holman and Ann Holman - Yorkshire). 1858: WA BDM - William Henry Augustus McCreeth born - Mother: Pamela Holman. 21/12/1908: McCREETH.-THE FRIENDS of the late Mrs. PAMELA McCREETH are respectfully informed that her Funeral will leave her son's residence, No. 164, Grote-street, on MONDAY, at 2.30 p.m., for the West-terrace Cemetery. R. T. WALLMANN and SONS ..." Publication place: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. 20/7/1861 South Australian Weekly Chronicle: MANX TOWN SCHOOL. Mr. William McCreeth, of Manx Town School, wrote' stating that as the dimensions of the school according to the plans furnished for his guidance, were larger than were actually required, he asked if the Board would consent to the building ofone of smaller dimensions, but quite equal to the requirements of the place. The Board could not sanction the proposal. 28/11/1862 South Australian Register, Adelaide, SA: THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. APPOINTMENTS. Mr. William McCreeth as Clerk to the Local Court at Woodside from the 26th instant vice Bundey, resigned. SA BDM: 1873: William McCreeth died - registered in Adelaide. 1888: William Henry Augustus died, Adelaide. He Married Margaret Elizabeth Clarkson, in SA. 1917: Alfred, brother of William Henry died Adelaide. Born 18/1/1862 at Makestown, SA. He married Elizabeth Charlotte Russell, Adelaide.