William Robinson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
May 1834
Arrival
Sep 1834
Death
Oct 1837
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Personal Information

Name: William Robinson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: 30th Oct 1837
Age at death: 30
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Stafford. Newcastle Under Lyme Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 23rd May 1834
Arrival: 4th Sep 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Robinson was transported on the William Metcalf, departing 23rd May 1834 and arriving 4th Sep 1834 with 241 passengers.

William MetcalfWilliam Metcalf (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 370
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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Place of origin: Lanarkshire No; 1008 TRIAL; 15 October 1833 - Stealing 3 copper saucepans and a milkpan. 1835 - Convict Musters. No; 1008 Assigned; Public Works DIED; DROWNED 30 October 1837 1837 - DEATH; Name: Robinson, William Age: 30. Ship; William Me6tcalf., Trade; Labourer. Date of burial: 18 Nov 1837 Registered: New Norfolk RGD34/1/1 no 5221