Summary
Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Dec 1852
Arrival
May 1853
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Shelton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Agricultural labourer
Crime
Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Leicester. Leicester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years
Voyage
Departed: 28th Dec 1852
Ship: St Vincent
Arrival: 26th May 1853
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Shelton was transported on the St Vincent, departing 28th Dec 1852 and arriving 26th May 1853 with 214 passengers.
St Vincent (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 624 |
| 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
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Place of origin: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Status; Widower. Aged; 35 years old 1856 - C.P. 12 August 1856.1856 - Marriage Permissions to: Fitzgerald, Mary. Ship/free: Free. Permission date: 29 Jul 1856