Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
William Rous was transported on the Gorgon, departing 31st Jan 1791 and arriving 21st Sep 1791 with 31 passengers.
Gorgon (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 154 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Digitised Indent of Gorgon. William Rouse, tried at Wilts Gen Sess. 5 July 1788, 7 years. Note added later, Settler R. Hill.
1809 - Possible Burial Record Old Sydney Burial Ground - Inventory of Burials Name; William Rous Age; No Details Year of Burial. 29 May 1809 Remarks; Convict crossed out
On Tuesday last ended our assizes, ... and William Rous, for house-breaking and stealing a fussian frock and other things, the property of John Herbert, of Purton; and ...were sentenced to be transported for seven years. Salisbury Journal, 14 July 1788