Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
William Smith was transported on the Princess Royal, departing 28th Sep 1822 and arriving 9th Mar 1823 with 156 passengers.
Princess Royal (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 218 |
| 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
Smith, for stealing the hair from the tails of l3 cows, and William Kiddy, his accomplice, and also for stealing a great coat; were sentenced to transported for 7 years. Staffordshire Advertiser, 19 Jan 1822.
Colonial Secretary Index. SMITH, William. Per "Princess Royal", 1823 1823 Mar 17 On list of convicts landed from the "Princess Royal" and forwarded to Minto for distribution Reel 6010; 4/3507 p.459) 1823 Nov 25 On lists of prisoners transported to Port Macquarie per "Lady Nelson" (Reel 6019; 4/3864 pp.90, 448-9) 1824 Jun 9 On list of convicts employed by William Howe of Minto (Fiche 3093; 4/1837B No.475 p.823)
Staffordshire Epiphany Sessions. William Smith (19) hair from 13 cows’ tails, 7 yrs. Staffordshire Advertiser, 26 Jan 1822.
1825 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. 1825 Name; William Smith Age; No Details Class; Convict Vessel; Princess Royal - 1823 - 7 years Employment/Remarks; HOSPITAL; Sydney 1829 - 16 Jan. Certificate of Freedom; No; 29/11 Name; Age; 25 [1804] Native Place; Leicestershire, England Trade or calling; Labourer Trial where & Date Stafford - 16 Jan 1822 - 7 Years Height; 5 ft. 7 3/4 in Eyes; Hazel Hair; Black Completion; Brown & Little freckled Remarks; Was Transported to Port Macquarie for 3 years by the Penrith Bench 1 Nov 1823. For Running away from Emu Plains Additional remarks noted against name;