William Norris

Summary

Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Jun 1830
Arrival
Oct 1830
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Norris
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Edinburgh Castle Court Martial
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 23rd Jun 1830
Arrival: 19th Oct 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Norris was transported on the Southworth, departing 23rd Jun 1830 and arriving 19th Oct 1830 with 160 passengers.

SouthworthSouthworth (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 394
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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on 14th August 2025

TRIAL; 25 June 1829 UK, Prison Hulk Registers Name William Norris Age 22. Estimated Birth Year; abt 1807 Date Received 23 Nov 1829 on board Ship; Justitia, Place Moored Woolwich. Date Convicted; 25 Jun 1829. Place Convicted Edinburgh Castle Brickfields Invalid Depot: POL709-1-10 page 191 (03 Jun 1872 to 17 Nov 1873) Launceston Invalid Depot: POL709-1-11 page 194 (20 Aug 1874 to 24 Nov 1874) POL709-1-13 page 196 (08 Jan 1876 to 29 Nov 1876) New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-19 page 59 (15 Mar 1880 to 11 Apr 1882) - Discharged on Pass. Unable to work