William Woodcock

Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Warehouse breaking
Departure
Jun 1821
Arrival
Nov 1821
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Woodcock
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: York. West Riding Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Jun 1821
Ship: Hindostan
Arrival: 24th Nov 1821
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Woodcock was transported on the Hindostan, departing 30th Jun 1821 and arriving 24th Nov 1821 with 152 passengers.

HindostanHindostan (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 70
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

Maureen Withey avatar
Level 346
on 21st June 2026

William Woodcock was charged by Mr. Hammond in the Wicker, with a felony, by breaking into his Warehouse: is the third person for trial charged charged with the same offence.  Sheffield Independent,28 April 1821. At the general quarter sessions of the peace held at Pontefract, ...The following prisoners took their trials: … William  Woodcock, for stealing quantity of razors, at Sheffield, the property of C. Hammond and Co.—transported…. Sheffield Independent, 5 May 1821.