Summary
Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jun 1845
Arrival
Oct 1845
Death
Feb 1867
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Personal Information
Name: William Wood
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 27th Feb 1867
Age at death: 59
Occupation: Tailor
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: York City Assizes
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 30th Jun 1845
Ship: Equestrian
Arrival: 15th Oct 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Wood was transported on the Equestrian, departing 30th Jun 1845 and arriving 15th Oct 1845 with 299 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 330 |
| 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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William Wood was convicted of being an accessory after the fact of theft by a servant. James Vant (Thomas Arbuthnot 1847) had stolen a cashbox from his employer so the two could buy tickets to New Orleans. Wood died at Port Arthur in 1867.