William Charles Willetts

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Summary

Born
Jan 1785
Conviction
Sacrilege
Departure
Oct 1830
Arrival
Mar 1831
Death
Aug 1841
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Personal Information

Name: William Charles Willetts
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1785
Death: 27th Aug 1841
Age at death: 56
Occupation: Clerk

Crime

Crime: Sacrilege
Convicted at: Salop Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Oct 1830
Ship: Red Rover
Arrival: 26th Mar 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Charles Willetts was transported on the Red Rover, departing 21st Oct 1830 and arriving 26th Mar 1831 with 168 passengers.

Red RoverRed Rover (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 528
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

D Wong avatar
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on 15th May 2015

William was 45 years old on arrival. He was 5’4 ¼” tall, brown hair, eyes and whiskers, dark complexion. Previous convictions: Sacrilege Stg. Books, once for {Assaultg} M. in Law 3 Mos. again 3 Mos. for Assaultg. my Wife. again passing Bad Money Six mos. again Breaking into a School again for Sacrilege Six Mos. Conduct Record: Mostly being drunk. 10/8/1840: TOL 27/8/1841: William died at the Public Works.

Jane Booth avatar
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on 15th May 2015

Married Maria Merideth prior to transportation. 3 sons Thomas, George & Joseph.