Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Walker was transported on the Theresa, departing 28th Mar 1845 and arriving 3rd Jul 1845 with 220 passengers.
Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 497 Tons.
Theresa (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 267 (135) |
| 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
William was baptised in the parish church of All Saints, Willian, Hertfordshire on 14th February 1813 (Source: Parish Register) Family Members Parents: Thomas Walker 1775 – 1853 Hannah Walker nee Hooper 1785 – 1834 Spouse: Sarah Walker nee Holmes 1809 – 1844 - she came from the nearby village called Norton.There is no marriage record in St. Mary the Virgin, Baldock, Parish Registers for William Walker & Sarah - it is quite likely that any marriage ceremony was conducted in the Friends Meeting House, Baldock as there was a strong Quaker influence in the town Children: (These were sent to St Alban's Workhouse after William -a new widow - was sentenced) James Walker 1832 – George Walker 1834 – William Walker 1837 – 1902 Mary Ann Allen nee Walker 1839 – Emma Walker 1840 – (Source: 1841 UK Census for Baldock,Hertfordshire) William was well known to the local judge. He had previous convictions: 7 Dec 1830 Age: 17 Bedford Assizes Bound over with Thomas Walker to keep the peace 1833 Age: 20 Baldock Court Session, Baldock, Hertfordshire, England Sentenced to 2 weeks hard labour followed by 2 weeks solitary confinement in the Bridewell & a whipping for stealing a tea kettle worth 8s from Edwin Smith, an Innkeeper It is not known where William settled after he had completed his 7 years