Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Smith was transported on the Isabella, departing 3rd Apr 1818 and arriving 14th Sep 1818 with 234 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 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 15 (9) |
| 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 |
Claims
"Bruce Smith, 5th generation, male"
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Convict Notes
First TOL 1827 altered 1830 second TOL1837 elizabeth died april 1879 both buried methodist section gunning cemetry
His birth year is 1797 confirmed by ticket of leave and death certificate submitted by Brian smith a great great grandson of william
Three William Smith's on this voyage. William Smith was 26 years old and transported for 'Having in his possession, 3 forged and counterfeit bank notes, knowing them to be stolen. William's occupation was a "Watch spring maker". 16/5/1828: TOL Argyle. 1828 Census: A Stock Keeper for Frazer Oakes in Sutton Forest. June 1831: Permission to marry Elizabeth Ritchie, aged 19 (free). 1/7/1831: Married Elizabeth at Sutton Forest. They had 13 children. 22/2/1832: COF 8/6/1884: William died at Wagallalah, District of Gunning.