Summary
Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1833
Arrival
Nov 1833
Death
Jan 1841
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Personal Information
Name: William Watson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 30th Jan 1841
Age at death: 27
Occupation: Farm labourer & ploughman
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Norfolk Yarmouth Session of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 11th Jul 1833
Ship: Isabella
Arrival: 14th Nov 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Watson 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 171 (87) |
| 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
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Description record shows age 19 years at time of transportation https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON18-1-9/CON18-1-9P52
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30 Jan 1841 - executed at Launceston for burglary in the dwelling of John Holding and putting in bodily fear. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-47/CON31-1-47P12