William Pritchard

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Summary

Born
Jan 1831
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1842
Arrival
Jul 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Pritchard
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1831
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Chimney sweep

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Apr 1842
Arrival: 28th Jul 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Pritchard was transported on the Elphinstone, departing 6th Apr 1842 and arriving 28th Jul 1842 with 230 passengers.

ElphinstoneElphinstone (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 60
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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Prisoner convicted during the week of the 18th Nov 1871. William Pritchard, per Elphinstone 3, F.S., offence-larceny, sentence 6 months, native place London, a sweep age 40 years, 5 feet 3 inches high, prior conviction 6 April 1864, resides at Huon. Tasmania Police Gazette, 24th Nov 1871, p189. Prisoner discharged from H M Gaols, weeks ending 22 & 18 May 1872. William Pritchard, per Elphinstone 3, F.S., tried at Hobart on 17 Nov 1871 for larceny and served 6 months, native London, 40 yrs, 5 feet 2 1/2 inches high, black hair. Scar on forehead above left eye. Tasmania Police Gazette, 24th May 1872, p87. Prisoner convicted during the week of the 20th July 1872. AT Hobart Town, William Pritchard, per Elphinstone 3, F.S., offence-larceny, sentence 12 months, native place London, a labourer, age 41 years, 5 feet 3 inches high, prior conviction 17 Nov 1871, resides at Huon & Hobart Town. Tasmania Police Gazette, 26th July 1872, p123.