William Wells

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Oct 1829
Arrival
Feb 1830
Death
Aug 1890
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Personal Information

Name: William Wells
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 28th Aug 1890
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Bricklayer

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Norfolk Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Oct 1829
Arrival: 18th Feb 1830
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Wells was transported on the Katherine Stewart Forbes, departing 7th Oct 1829 and arriving 18th Feb 1830 with 201 passengers.

Katherine Stewart ForbesKatherine Stewart Forbes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 224
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

Glenn Townsend avatar
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on 18th March 2026

Name: Could also be William Wills Crime: ... horse

Maureen Withey avatar
342
on 8th December 2020

CS Ref No: 38/04510 Letter, dated 16/4/1838, to the Hon. Colonial Secretary, submitting List of 4 Prisoners whose term of servitude at Moreton Bay has expired & who desire to remain – such additional servitude to lead to ticket of leave - labour needed [No 38/7] Recommends William Wells, Thomas Holford & John Edmonds – ticket of leave Also re William Booth – sawyer List of Convicts whose Colonial Sentences have expired who wish to remain at Moreton Bay until they become entitled to the indulgence of a Ticket of Leave 1 William Wells/ “Katherine Stewart Forbes” – bricklayer 2 Thomas Holford/ “Atlas” 4 – sawyer 3 John Edmonds/ “Lord Melville” – harness maker 4 William Booth/ “Aurora” – sawyer