William Meek

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1827
Arrival
Nov 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Meek
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 18th Jul 1827
Ship: John
Arrival: 25th Nov 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Meek was transported on the John, departing 18th Jul 1827 and arriving 25th Nov 1827 with 189 passengers.

John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.

JohnJohn (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 230
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 2nd February 2026

Hulk Records. Justitia. Woolwich. HO-9-4_4 page 35/51 Received 22 May 1827 2099. Willm. Meek, age 15, Burglary, Tried Taunton Ass. 5 Apr 1827, Life, Trans pd 5 July 1827.