Summary
Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Aug 1842
Arrival
Dec 1842
Death
Jan 1869
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Personal Information
Name: William Phillips
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: 1st Jan 1869
Age at death: 51
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Somerset, Bath Borough General Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 4th Aug 1842
Ship: Triton
Arrival: 19th Dec 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Phillips was transported on the Triton, departing 4th Aug 1842 and arriving 19th Dec 1842 with 257 passengers.
Triton (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 162 |
| 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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William & his brother, Edward, were convicted of stealing a carpet bag, containing wearing apparel, from James Curtis Somerville on 3 November 1841. William Ferris was also an accomplice. The trial minutes list the items stolen & they were sentenced on 30 December 1841 to 7 years transportation.
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Convicted, with his brother, Edward, of stealing a carpet bag, containing wearing apparel, from Sir W. Summersfield.