William Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1790
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Oct 1816
Arrival
Mar 1817
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1790
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Leicester Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th Oct 1816
Arrival: 10th Mar 1817
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Smith was transported on the Sir William Bensley, departing 9th Oct 1816 and arriving 10th Mar 1817 with 201 passengers.

Sir William BensleySir William Bensley (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 296
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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on 12th July 2021

Tasmania, Australia, Convict Court and Selected Records, Name; William Smith William Smith - per Pilot Trial; [1] Leicester Assises - 1816 - 14 years & [2] Launceston Q S - 28 June 1831 - 7 years No; 55. William Smith. Leicester - 1816 - 14 years. Labourer Remarks; 1821. Ticket of Leave. 28 June 1819. Now employed at the Ferry at Pitt Water 1833 - Convict Muster. No; 55. Assigned to R O'Connor Esq. ` New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, No; 55 Name: William Smith Age: 27 [1790] Trial; Leicester Assises - 26 Mar 1816 - 14 years Ship; Sir William Bensley Native Place; Oxford-shire Trade; Carrier Height; 5 ft. 8 1/2 in Eyes; Brown Hair; Black Completion; Dark