William Watson

Summary

Born
Jan 1794
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1830
Arrival
Jul 1830
Death
Apr 1838
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Personal Information

Name: William Watson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1794
Death: 5th Apr 1838
Age at death: 44
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Devon Assizes
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 1st Apr 1830
Arrival: 27th Jul 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Watson was transported on the Sir Charles Forbes, departing 1st Apr 1830 and arriving 27th Jul 1830 with 160 passengers.

Sir Charles ForbesSir Charles Forbes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 288. Tasmanian Archives - convicts (pg 15) CON23-1-3/CON23-1-3-P017
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 1st April 2022

1839 - Burials in the Parish of St, Davids, Hobart Town. No; 472 Name; William Watson Abode; Hobart Town When buried; 8 April Age; 45 years Ship’s Name; Sir Charles Forbes 2nd Quality or profession. Convict By Whom Ceremony was preformed; Wm Bedford

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
Level 106
on 18th April 2013

Charged at Plymouth for stealing 100 pounds from a dwelling. Believed to belong to a gang of house breakers. Life Sentence on 10/08/1829. Transported to Van Diemens Land (Tasmania). Hulk Report: Good Married - widower. 25/10/1830: Assigned to G.A. Robinson 1836: Assigned to Mr. Scott. Died at H.M. Hospital 05/04/1839.