Summary
Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
May 1834
Arrival
Sep 1834
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Michael Wood
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 23rd May 1834
Ship: William Metcalf
Arrival: 4th Sep 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Michael Wood was transported on the William Metcalf, departing 23rd May 1834 and arriving 4th Sep 1834 with 241 passengers.
William Metcalf (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 366. Tasmanian Archives - convict records. |
| 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 |
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Convict Notes
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Michael WOOD was convicted at Lancaster, England on 9 April 1834 for stealing a watch. 7 yr transportation sentence. Gaol Report: "bad character". Hulk Report: "orderly". Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'William Metcalf' arriving there 4 Sept 1834. Ship Surgeon's report: "orderly". Single man; aged 23yrs; a labourer; 5'8 1/4" height. VDL: Assigned to work in the Colony. Pass Holder status approved. Free Certificate No. 432 in 1841.