William Edwards

Summary

Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
May 1820
Arrival
Sep 1820
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Edwards
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Surrey Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd May 1820
Ship: Shipley
Arrival: 26th Sep 1820
Place of Arrival: New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Edwards was transported on the Shipley, departing 22nd May 1820 and arriving 26th Sep 1820 with 149 passengers.

ShipleyShipley (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 321 (162)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
Level 347
on 12th July 2026

Hulk Record. HO-9-4_3 Woolwich Hulks, page 10. Received 5 April 1820. William Edwards, age 18, Stg a ??? tried Kingston upon Thames Assizes, 23 March 1820, 7 yrs, Transported 5 May 1820.

Janette Anderson avatar
Level 2
on 28th October 2013

Built Vinegrove Hotel at Scottsdale, Tasmania. Married Elizabeth Fisher and had 5 children.