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William Weed was transported on the Parmelia, departing 23rd Jul 1832 and arriving 16th Nov 1832 with 200 passengers.
2 voyages carrying convict passengers - 1832 & 1833/34. Please note that the 1833/34 register of persons is not complete on this web site. Recorded as having 196 prisoners. 2 people died (of cholera prior to leaving England - John Wilson, soldier and Thomas Hopkins, convict. 2 more died during the voyage - Roger Sims and John Sullivan.
Parmelia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 376 |
| 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
Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, 23d April, 1836. TWENTY POUNDS REWARD, OR A CONDITIONAL PARDON. WHEREAS, it has been represented to the Government that the individuals described hereunder, who are charged with Rape, have absconded; — Notice is hereby given, that His Excellency the Governor, for the better apprehension arid conviction of these Men, has been pleased to offer the above Reward of Twenty Pounds to a free Person, or a Conditional Pardon to any Prisoner who shall give such information as may lead to the apprehension and lodging in Gaol of either of these Men within six Calendar Months from this date. DESCRIPTIONS. William Wade, or Weed, per ship Parmelia. Native Place— Canterbury. Calling — Ostler. Complexion — Fair and freckled. Hair — Brown. Eyes — Grey. General Remarks— Two red hearts, M M W U.CS on upper, sun, crucifix, and two angels, on lower right arm, man and woman, heart, April 5th, 1832, on upper, left arm, scar back of left hand. N. B. This Man escaped from a Constable and Escort, on the 8th instant, at Hayes' station, about 22 miles from Bathurst. Thomas Jones, free, lately in the employ of Mr. William Frewin; at Rainville, near Bathurst. By His Excellency's Command, ALEXANDER M’LEAY. Commercial Journal, 30 Apr 1836.
William Weed was transported for housebreaking. 23/4/1836: The Governament was giving a Conditional Pardon or 20 pounds for information leading to his apprehension. He had raped a married woman named Catherine Ferueu/Terueu at O'Conner Plains. William then absconded from a Constable and Escort and he was described as: 5'6" tall, fair and freckled complexion, brown hair, greenish eyes, 2 red hearts, M M W C S on upper, sun, crucifix and 2 angels on lower right arm. Man and woman, heart, April 5th 1832 on ujpper left arm, rear back of left hand. He was protestand and could read and write. William was tried at the Supreme Court, Sydney, on 23/2/1838 and sentenced to 14 years further transportation. 1838: Sent to Norfolk Island 27/9/1844: Arrived in VDL per Lady Franklin from Norfolk after 6 years and 6 months. William's trade then was a Labourer and he was assigned to the Buckland Gang for 1 year and 9 months. Emerged from Gang 1845 5/12/1845: TOL 22/8/1848: CP