William Rothwell

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Born
Unknown
Conviction
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Departure
Sep 1814
Arrival
Apr 1815
Death
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Personal Information

Name: William Rothwell
Gender: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Sep 1814
Arrival: 26th Apr 1815
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Rothwell was transported on the Indefatigable, departing 30th Sep 1814 and arriving 26th Apr 1815 with 202 passengers.

The Indefatigable was built at Whitby. She was square-rigged three masted ship of 549 tons and had three decks; a length of 127 ft. and a beam of 31ft. 8ins. (Details of the 1812 sailing are to be found under separate listing for Indefatigable and Minstrel.)

IndefatigableIndefatigable (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 179 (91)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 23rd November 2019

At the Quarter Sessions, which commenced on Wednesday at the New Bayley Court House, the Rev. W. R. Hay, Chairman, the following prisoners have been tried, viz: To be transported 7 years - ..and William Rothwell, for stealing velveteen. Manchester Mercury, 3 May 1814.