George Williams

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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Stealing sheep skins
Departure
Oct 1837
Arrival
Jan 1838
Death
Oct 1848
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Personal Information

Name: George Williams
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: 21st Oct 1848
Age at death: 33
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Lincoln Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Oct 1837
Ship: Neptune
Arrival: 18th Jan 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

George Williams was transported on the Neptune, departing 4th Oct 1837 and arriving 18th Jan 1838 with 359 passengers.

NeptuneNeptune

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 167 (85)
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 12th June 2025

Name: Williams, George Record Type: Convicts Departure date: 7 Oct 1837 Departure port: London Ship: Neptune (1) Voyage number: 147 Index number: 76335 Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1446483 Tasmanian Library

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on 22nd July 2024

Trial; 16 Aug 1836 1836 - UK, Prison Hulk Registers Name George Williams Age 21. Born abt. 1815 Date Received; 16 Aug 1836 Ship Ganymede Date Convicted 16 Jul 1836. Lincoln No; 2372 Aged; 21 years old Remarks on Description List; An Idiot. 1840 - Type: Health & Welfare Property: New Norfolk Colonial Hospital Admission dates: 5 April 1840 Admitted with; Mania 1848 - DIED; in the Hospital New Norfolk