William Pearson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1803
Conviction
Forgery
Departure
May 1833
Arrival
Sep 1833
Death
Jan 1840
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Personal Information

Name: William Pearson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1803
Death: 1st Jan 1840
Age at death: 37
Occupation: Carpenter

Crime

Crime: Forgery
Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th May 1833
Ship: Stakesby
Arrival: 4th Sep 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Pearson was transported on the Stakesby, departing 20th May 1833 and arriving 4th Sep 1833 with 216 passengers.

StakesbyStakesby (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 114
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 6th April 2022

1835 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. No; 957. On loan to J Simpson Esq. Noted against name; Died; 28 March 1840 1840 - Burials in the Parish of Trinity - 1840 No; 895. Name; William Pearson Abode; Hospital. When buried; 30 March 1840 Age in years; 44 ** Age as per register Ship’s Name; Stakesby Quality or profession. Convict

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 6th April 2022

1833 - Indent No; 957. 1833 - Trial; 11 April 1833. Transported for "Felony"[Forging a bill of Exchange] Status; Wife - 4 children. Wife; Sarah Ann ? at East St, Commercial Road Trade; Carpenter Age; 30 [born abt 1803] Height; 5 ft 9 1/2 in. Red - Hair. Fair - Complexion. Eyes - Light Grey.