Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Sellers was transported on the Larkins, departing 11th Jun 1831 and arriving 19th Oct 1831 with 279 passengers.
1829 Voyage - Ship; Larkins, Captain Campbell, from Cork the 10th August, with 195 male prisoners. A Surgeon Superintendent, P. Sprout, Esquire. Arrived; 22 December 1829. Recapitulation; Mustered; 196. Died on Voyage; 3. Disembarked; 1. Total; 200
Larkins (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 120 |
| 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
William was 14 years old when convicted under the name of 'John Sellers' at the Old Bailey. He was convicted along with his brother, Matthew, and also John Watkins (John 1832 to NSW) for stealing 1 shirt, value 15s., the goods of Ann Wright. William was 4'11" tall, pale complexion, light brown hair, light blue eyes, could read and write, and was protestant. William's conduct record was bad: insolence, absconding, etc. He was also sent to Port Arthur for a time. No date of death found.