William Crowhurst

Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Sep 1841
Arrival
Feb 1842
Death
Jun 1849
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Personal Information

Name: William Crowhurst
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 3rd Jun 1849
Age at death: 40
Occupation: Blacksmith

Crime

Convicted at: Kent, Maidstone Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Sep 1841
Ship: Tortoise
Arrival: 19th Feb 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Crowhurst was transported on the Tortoise, departing 28th Sep 1841 and arriving 19th Feb 1842 with 401 passengers.

Rig: HMS 1000 tons Voyage 1841/1842 from Plymouth, England to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) Australia. Capt J. Hood. Surgeon: Thomas Brownrigg. 394 - 400 male convicts listed.

TortoiseTortoise (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 385 (194). CON33-1-17 Image 84
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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1848 - 14 November 1848. Ticket of Leave 1849 - 3 June 1849. Drowned accidently in the Break O'Day River, Fingal