William Stevens

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Summary

Born
Jan 1788
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Jun 1821
Arrival
Dec 1821
Death
Jan 1828
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Personal Information

Name: William Stevens
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1788
Death: 1st Jan 1828
Age at death: 40
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Northampton Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Jun 1821
Arrival: 26th Dec 1821
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Stevens was transported on the Lord Hungerford, departing 30th Jun 1821 and arriving 26th Dec 1821 with 228 passengers.

Lord HungerfordLord Hungerford (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 57 (30)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 23rd March 2025

At Northampton Assizes last week the prisoners who took their trials were sentenced as follows :— … and William Stevens, for horse stealing, severally received sentence of death, but were afterwards reprieved; .. Stamford Mercury, 16 March 1821. Tasmanian Records. Convict Conduct Record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-38/CON31-1-38P137 No 397. Wm Stevens. Per Lord Hungerford. Tried 3 Mar 1821, 7 years. Transported for Horse stealing. Gaol report, None; Hulk report, None. Confessed. W & 4 ch. At NP, (native place) Althorpe, relations there. See record for details.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 5th March 2022

Possible - 1828 - Burials in the Parish of Hobart Town in the County of Buckingham No; 469 Name; William Stevens Abode; Hobart Town When buried; 1828, 4 October Age; 40 years Ship’s Name; Lord Hungerford. Quality or profession. Farmer.