Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
William Watts was transported on the Adamant, departing 26th Mar 1821 and arriving 8th Sep 1821 with 144 passengers.
Adamant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 10 |
| 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
Was aged 18 when transported, and still on the superintendents absentee list in 1825.
Adamant Medical Journal 29/4/1821 - William Watts was put in irons on the Adamant for not assisting in the cleaning of the prison. 1823: Colonial Secretary: On list of runaways who have been apprehended or accounted for; reported drowned in the Isle of France.
Oops, right paper, wrong listing: Friday 10 May 1822 p 2 Detailed lists, results, guides . Please amend.
The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser Friday 3 May 1822 p 1 Advertising "The undermentioned Prisoners having absented themselves from their respective employments, and some of them at large with false Certificates, all Constables and others are herby required to use their utmost Exertions on lodging them in safe Custody:-"... "3. Wm. Watts, per Adamant ; l8 yrs. old ; nat. of Leicestershire; 5 ft. 2¾ in; hazel eyes; brown hair; fair florid complexion ; govt, servt. to Mr. Lord."