William Reason

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Summary

Born
Jan 1827
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1849
Arrival
Apr 1850
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Reason
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1827
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Stafford, Lichfield City and Boro Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 18th Apr 1849
Ship: Neptune
Arrival: 5th Apr 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land. [Originally for Cape of Good Hope, however due to anti-convict sentiment, ship eventually sailed for Van Diemen's Land.]

Transportation

William Reason was transported on the Neptune, departing 18th Apr 1849 and arriving 5th Apr 1850 with 306 passengers.

NeptuneNeptune

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 6
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 6th August 2025

Prisoner discharged from Gaol, week ending 18 Oct 1871 & 14 Oct 1871. William Reason, per Neptune 2, F.S., tried at Launceston on 16 Jan 1871, for larceny & sentenced to 9 months, native of England, age 44yrs, 5 feet 6 inches high. Tasmania Police Gazette, 20th Oct 1871, p169.