Charles Watson

Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Oct 1840
Arrival
Jan 1841
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Charles Watson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Oct 1840
Ship: Hindostan
Arrival: 19th Jan 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Charles Watson was transported on the Hindostan, departing 5th Oct 1840 and arriving 19th Jan 1841 with 209 passengers.

HindostanHindostan (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 227 (115). Tasmanian Archives - convicts. Conduct Record pg 207.
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

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
Level 106
on 14th February 2014

Charles Watson was convicted at CCC London on 15/01/1840 for stealing a necklace. Previous convictions. 10yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Hindostan', arriving 19/01/1841. Hulk Report: orderly Aged 17yrs; 5'1"; single; Protestant; read & write; labourer; fair complexion; dk brown hair; brown eyes. Native Place: London Road Station Gang in Colony: Point Puer (settlement for boys, near Port Arthur). 1842: a sawyer. Orderly & good. 29/11/1845: Ticket of Leave