William Shaw

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Stealing Silks
Departure
Aug 1838
Arrival
Dec 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Shaw
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Stafford Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Aug 1838
Arrival: 6th Dec 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Shaw was transported on the Augusta Jessie, departing 10th Aug 1838 and arriving 6th Dec 1838 with 211 passengers.

Augusta JessieAugusta Jessie (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 329 (166)
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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Place of origin: Derby, Derbyshire Transported for stealing silk CON18-1-4 Image 213. Trade: Collier aged; 29 years old. Height; 5 ft 6 inches 1844 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS. Minton, Emma. Ship/free: Garland Grove Marriage to: Shaw, William. Ship/free: Augusta Jessie MARRIAGE; Date of marriage: 19 Feb 1844. Both aged 33 years old, William's trade a labourer