Summary
Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Jul 1829
Arrival
Dec 1829
Death
Jan 1831
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Personal Information
Name: William Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 1st Jan 1831
Age at death: 23
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: William Smith 1
Crime
Convicted at: Nottingham (Town) Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 13th Jul 1829
Ship: Surrey Or Surry
Arrival: 14th Dec 1829
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Smith was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 13th Jul 1829 and arriving 14th Dec 1829 with 200 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 119 (62) |
| 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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Conduct Record. CON31-1-38. Indent No; 1061 Trial; 16 Jan 1827 Transported for Stealing from the Person Status; Single 1831 - DIED: 19 August 1831 Description List. CON18-1-19 Trade; Frame Smith Height; 5 FT 5 IN Age; 23 YEARS