Summary
Born
Jan 1778
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Mar 1828
Arrival
Jul 1828
Death
Apr 1842
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Personal Information
Name: William Shemett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1778
Death: 24th Apr 1842
Age at death: 64
Occupation: Ploughman/farm labourer
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Gloucester Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 15th Mar 1828
Ship: William Miles
Arrival: 29th Jul 1828
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Shemett was transported on the William Miles, departing 15th Mar 1828 and arriving 29th Jul 1828 with 192 passengers.
William Miles (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 344 |
| 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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Trial; 15 January 1828 No; 894. Aged; 50 years old Trade; Farmer, Labourer & Ploughman 1835 - F.C. No; 449. 14 January 1835 1841 - Name: Shemitt, William ** Record Type: Health & Welfare Property: New Norfolk Colonial Hospital. Admission dates: November 1841 Ship to colony: William Miles Remarks: Admitted with rhematisms 1842 - Possible Death record - 24 April 1842 Name; William Shemitt aged 61 years old, labourer. Cause of death; Dysentry.