Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Simpson was transported on the Isabella, departing 11th Jul 1833 and arriving 14th Nov 1833 with 299 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 172. Tasmanian Archives - convict records. |
| 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
1834 - Burials in the Parish of St John Launceston in the County of Cornwall, No; 448 Name; William Simpson Abode; Launceston Hospital. When buried; 1834, 7 July. Age; 28 years Ship’s Name; Isabella. Quality or profession. Convict.
William SIMPSON was convicted at Stafford, England on 2 Jan 1833 for stealing money. Gaol Report: 4th conviction. Character bad & disposition. 7 yr transportation sentence. Hulk Report: "bad". Sent to Van Diemen's Land per the 'Isabella' 1833. Ship surgeon's report: "orderly". Single man. VDL: Assigned to work services. 1834: Launceston Chain Gang.