William Precious

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Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Mar 1831
Arrival
Jul 1831
Death
Jan 1832
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Personal Information

Name: William Precious
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: 1st Jan 1832
Age at death: 22
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: York East Riding Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Mar 1831
Ship: Exmouth
Arrival: 28th Jul 1831
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Precious was transported on the Exmouth, departing 3rd Mar 1831 and arriving 28th Jul 1831 with 291 passengers.

ExmouthExmouth (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 36
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

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on 23rd January 2022

1831 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Exmouth - 1831 Indent No; 234 Name; William Precious Age; 21 years. Read & Write, Single Native Place; Yorkshire Trade or calling; Tallow Chalker Offence; Stealing Watches Trial; Beverly - 18 Oct 1830 - 7 years Previous Convictions; 12 months Height; 5 ft. 5 3/4 in Assigned; George Thornton, Sydney Remarks; DIED; in H M G Hospital, Sydney - 30 June 1832 1832 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register Name: William Precious Date of Death: 30 Jun 1832 District: Sydney. Dr Mitchell