William Watson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Feb 1851
Arrival
Jun 1851
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Watson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Stonemason
Aliases: William Watson 2

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Court Martial New Brunswick
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Feb 1851
Ship: Cornwall
Arrival: 11th Jun 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Watson was transported on the Cornwall, departing 28th Feb 1851 and arriving 11th Jun 1851 with 300 passengers.

CornwallCornwall (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 69 (37)
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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1883 - New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-19 page 155 (30 Aug 1883 to 22 Sep 1883) - Discharged by approval.