William Shaw

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Summary

Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Robbery with violence
Departure
Aug 1843
Arrival
Feb 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Shaw
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Rutland Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Aug 1843
Ship: Maitland
Arrival: 7th Feb 1844
Place of Arrival: New South Wales and Norfolk Island

Transportation

William Shaw was transported on the Maitland, departing 26th Aug 1843 and arriving 7th Feb 1844 with 206 passengers.

Built 1810 at Calcutta. Wood ship of 648 Tons.

MaitlandMaitland (generic)

References

Primary SourceEngland & Wales Criminal Registers (HO 27/70; Page 454). Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 402
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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Criminal Registers: aged 25, Tried March 1843 in Rutland, England, Offence Robbery & wounding, Sentence Death (Transported for Life), Tried with Henry Clarke (on same ship) & John Fitsimmons (not guilty)