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Voyage
Transportation
William Stewart was transported on the Isabella, departing 11th Jul 1833 and arriving 14th Nov 1833 with 299 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 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 175 (89) |
| 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
1833, November: On arrival in VDL, he was listed as 18, a labourer and single. He said he had been transported for housebreaking. He had previously been acquitted on a housebreaking charge, but had served time for fighting and thieving (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-40$init=CON31-1-40p42). 1834, 28 February: William Stewart was sentenced to an extra 12 months for absconding. 1834, 4 October: He was sentenced to an extra 3 years for absconding and was recommended to be sent to Port Arthur. En route from Hobart to Port Arthur, he broke into "a part of the cargo or store of the brig Isabella" or "was an accessory to same", for which he received 36 lashes. 1838, 19 July: Another 3 years was added to his sentence for absconding. 1844, 1 January: He received a Ticket of Leave. 1845: He was granted a Certificate of Freedom No.847 (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON34-1-4$init=CON34-1-4P465).
Note: Listed above as a mason's labourer because the option of mason was not available. 1832, 8 August: William Stewart, 16, was sent from Edinburgh and received aboard the Retribution hulk at Woolwich. He was sent from there for transportation on 5 July 1833 (see UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849).
1832: Precognition against William Stewart for the crime of theft, habit and repute at Manor Place, Edinburgh Accused: William Stewart, son of Mary Harkins or Stewart, widow, Age: 16, mason, Address: Castle Bank, Edinburgh Victim: Ann Hill, Manor Place, Edinburgh Victim: Jean Brown, servant to Ann McDowall or Hill, Manor Place, Edinburgh Victim: Emily Oliver, servant to Ann McDowal or Hill, Manor Place, Edin (see National Records of Scotland, Reference AD14/32/328). --0-- 1832, 2 July: Trial papers relating to William Stewart for the crime of theft, habit and repute at Manor Place, Edin. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh Accused: William Stewart, son of Mary Harkins or Stewart, widow, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty in terms of own confession, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years. Note: Pannel cannot write (see National Records of Scotland, Reference JC26/1832/217).