John Williams

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Summary

Born
Jan 1785
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jul 1829
Arrival
Nov 1829
Death
Jan 1829
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Personal Information

Name: John Williams
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1785
Death: 1st Jan 1829
Age at death: 44
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer
Aliases: John Williams 1

Crime

Convicted at: Essex (Borough of Colchester) Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Jul 1829
Ship: Thames
Arrival: 21st Nov 1829
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Williams was transported on the Thames, departing 27th Jul 1829 and arriving 21st Nov 1829 with 160 passengers.

ThamesThames (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 129 (67)
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 15th June 2025

Name: Williams, John Record Type: Convicts Additional identifier: 1 Departure date: 31 Jul 1829 Departure port: London Ship: Thames Place of origin: Colchester, Essex Voyage number: 68 Index number: 76510 Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1446661 Tasmanian Library

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on 6th March 2022

1829 - Burials in the Parish of Hobart Town in the County of Buckingham No; 684 Name; John Williams Abode; Hobart Town from Hospital When buried; 1829, 29 December Age; 28 years *** as per register Ship’s Name; Thames. Died in a state of intoxication. Quality or profession. Convict.

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on 6th March 2022

Description List; Trade; Farmers Labourer Height; 5 ft 5 1/2 in Age; 24 - crossed out and replaced with 44 [1785] Remarks; Gun shot wound in right groin. Right leg three inches shorter than left.

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on 6th March 2022

1829 - Conduct Record. Indent No; 959. Transported for Felony. [Stealing a Donkey] Gaol Report; Very depraved, has been frequently in various gaols. Hulk Report; Good. Married; Wife & 7 children. Wife and Children at Colchester