Summary
Born
Jan 1798
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Jul 1820
Arrival
Dec 1820
Death
Aug 1854
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Personal Information
Name: William Parkes
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1798
Death: 14th Aug 1854
Age at death: 56
Occupation: Shoemaker/bootmaker
Transportation
William Parkes was transported on the Maria, departing 26th Jul 1820 and arriving 1st Dec 1820 with 157 passengers.
Built 1836 at Yarmouth. Wood barque of 460 Tons
Maria (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 344 Hereford Journal 5th April 1820 |
| 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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1838 - 12 Feb. Trial; Hobart Town. Sentence; Imprisonment and Hard Labour - 12 months
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Place of origin: Belbroughton, Worcestershire BURIAL; Tasman Peninsular. William Parkes died at the Salt Water River Hospital. Buried; 14 August 1854. Age; 38 years old Status; Free by Servitude - Invalid
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William Parkes was sentenced to death for horse theft at Hereford Assizes in Spring 1820. He was due to be hanged on 8th April but was reprieved two days before his execution was due.