William Powell

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Sep 1847
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Personal Information

Name: William Powell
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 14th Sep 1847
Age at death: 30
Aliases: Charles Benwell

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Apr 1838
Arrival: 26th Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Powell was transported on the Lord William Bentinck, departing 11th Apr 1838 and arriving 26th Aug 1838 with 321 passengers.

Lord William BentinckLord William Bentinck (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 249 (126)
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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Place of origin: Westbury-on-Trym, Gloucestershire No; 1436. TRIAL; January 1838 DIED; 14 September 1847 - EXECUTED AT HOBART https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON63-1-2/1355275p1