William Tennant

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Summary

Born
Jan 1832
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1852
Arrival
Dec 1852
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Tennant
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1832
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Warwick, Warwick Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Aug 1852
Arrival: 16th Dec 1852
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Tennant was transported on the Equestrian, departing 27th Aug 1852 and arriving 16th Dec 1852 with 295 passengers.

Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.

EquestrianEquestrian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 515 (260)
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 1st March 2025

Place of origin: Carlow Offence; Stealing whip. 1856 - 22 July 1856. Conditional Pardon. 1857 - Certificate Hobart - 16 March 1857