William Clements

Summary

Born
Jan 1791
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Apr 1826
Arrival
Oct 1826
Death
Oct 1836
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Personal Information

Name: William Clements
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1791
Death: 27th Oct 1836
Age at death: 45
Occupation: Hatter

Crime

Convicted at: Oxford City Quarter Sessions and Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 12th Apr 1826
Ship: Chapman
Arrival: 7th Oct 1826
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Clements was transported on the Chapman, departing 12th Apr 1826 and arriving 7th Oct 1826 with 100 passengers.

The Chapman ship was built at Whitby, England in 1777, rebuilt in 1811 and refurbed in 1815. Tonnage: 558 The 1817 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia is not yet fully recorded on this web site - currently being updated. A mutiny occurred on this voyage with 7 men killed and many others wounded. (200 male convicts embarked) 1824 voyage from England to Van Diemen's Land (180 male convicts). 1826 voyage from England to Van Diemen's Land (100 male convicts, 2 escaped). Royal Staff guards & 19 private passengers.

ChapmanChapman (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 4
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

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CON31-1-6 Image 257 No; 756. Trial; 17 October 1825. Stealing from the Person "Supposed 1st Offence" Status; Single. Aged; 33 years old, Hatter & Hat Finisher DIED in H.M. Col. Hospital - 26 October 1836 1835 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Tasmania No; 756 Assigned; Ticket of Leave DIED; 27 Oct 1836