Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
William Wingrove was transported on the Marquis Of Hastings, departing 15th Jul 1842 and arriving 7th Nov 1842 with 241 passengers.
Marquis Of Hastings (generic)References
| Primary Source | Libraries Tasmania. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 145 (74) |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
Claims
"I'm a direct descendent of William Wingrove - born 1799 in Beckington baptised 12 May 1799"
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Convict Notes
Born in 1799 & baptised 12 May 1799 at St George's Church, Beckington. Married 19 July 1818 to Charlotte Angel. They had 8 children, including Daniel b.1822, who was also transported. Charlotte died 3 Feb 1853 in Church Street, Beckington.
Conduct Record: aged 44 Trade Butcher Convicted 21 October 1839 for Stealing a lamb Ticket of Leave 23 November 1847 Free Certificate 18 November 1849 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-29$init=CON33-1-29P234 Description List: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-33$init=CON18-1-33P67 Indents: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON14-1-16$init=CON14-1-16P171 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON14-1-16$init=CON14-1-16P172
also convicted of stealing 4 fowl in 27th March 1821 sentanced to 9mths hard labour in Shepton Mallet. Left behind his wife Charlotte Susan Angel from Colchester Essex and 7 children. Daniel (son) also being deported for highway robbery.
William Wingrove transported for sheep stealing. Convicted 21st October 1839 Wells, Somerset County Sessions. I believe he was the father of Daniel Wingrove who was transported onboard on the vessel Sir George Seymour and the voyage is dated as 5th November 1844 on his Transportation Record. Daniel Wingrove was convicted of assaulting John Harford on the highway and stealing his watch on the evening of 25th September 1842. Daniels accomplice Samuel Harrison was also transported, onboard the Barossa in 1844.
On 2nd December 1839 William Wingrove b 1799 arrives at a Prison Hulk the 'York' moored in Gosport. He was convicted of 'stealing a lamb.' William is entered on these records as prisoner no. 8895.