William Shaw

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Jan 1844
Arrival
May 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Shaw
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster, Salford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jan 1844
Arrival: 2nd May 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Shaw was transported on the Equestrian, departing 25th Jan 1844 and arriving 2nd May 1844 with 291 passengers.

Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.

EquestrianEquestrian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 7 (5)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 22nd October 2025

Offence; Stealing £5 from his father Trade; Spinner & labourer Status; Married - 0 children HEALTH & WELFARE; Name: Shaw, William. Ship to colony: Equestrian New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-20 page 71 (18 Apr 1885 to 23 Apr 1885) POL709-1-22 page 207 (13 Dec 1888 to 15 Dec 1888) POL709-1-22 page 132 (02 Aug 1889 to 10 Aug 1889) POL709-1-23 page 52 (12 Mar 1890 to 22 Mar 1890) POL709-1-25 page 65 (28 Mar 1895 to 19 Apr 1895) POL709-1-27 page 143 (03 Sep 1895 to 03 Sep 1898) Brickfields Invalid Depot: POL709-1-12 page 191 (24 Nov 1875 to 27 Nov 1875)