William Scott

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Summary

Born
Jan 1798
Conviction
Uttering/passing forged notes
Departure
May 1820
Arrival
Oct 1820
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Scott
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1798
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th May 1820
Ship: Guildford
Arrival: 28th Oct 1820
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Scott was transported on the Guildford, departing 12th May 1820 and arriving 28th Oct 1820 with 170 passengers.

The 'Guildford' was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829.

GuildfordGuildford (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 309 (156). Tasmanian Archives. Old Bailey court records.
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

Nell Murphy avatar
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on 18th October 2019

William SCOTT was convicted of coining offences and uttering forged notes at Middlesex Gaol, London on 17 Feb 1820. 14 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Guildford' 1820. Aged 28 yrs; a tailor; dk sallow complexion; black hair; blue eyes; 5'3" height. Native place of birth: London Colony of VDL: assigned to work services Clear Conduct record 1833: at Launceston