Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Wilcocks was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 13th Mar 1828 and arriving 10th Aug 1828 with 170 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 331 (167) |
| 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
1828 - Indent No; 848. Trial; 21 March 1827. Transported for "Stealing in a Dwelling house" [Stealing 3 sovereigns from his master] Status; Single. Native Place; Devon Trade; Farmer & Ploughman Height; 5 ft 9 1/2 in Age; 24 years [Born abt; 1804] 1834 - 5 Nov. Chain Gang. Disobedience of orders and threatening the Watchman on duty, 20 Lashes 1834 - Burials in the Parish of St John Launceston in the County of Cornwall, No; 490 Name; William Wilcox ** Spelling as per Register Abode; Launceston Hospital. When buried; 1834, 21 November. Age; 30 years Ship’s Name; Bengal Merchant Quality or profession. Convict - Belonging to Chain Gang Launceston