William Worth

Summary

Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1841
Arrival
May 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Worth
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Boatman/waterman

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Devon, Exeter Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1841
Arrival: 30th May 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Worth was transported on the Somersetshire, departing 30th Nov 1841 and arriving 30th May 1842 with 221 passengers.

SomersetshireSomersetshire (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 410
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

Sheryl avatar
Level 72
on 17th September 2025

Return of Person convicted to Gaol, week ending 20 April 1872. From Bothwell, William Worth, per Somersetshire, F.S. for Larceny, sentenced to 14 days, native of England, a waterman, 49yrs, 5 feet 2 inches. Tasmania Police Gazette, 26th Apr 1872, p71. Prisoner discharged from H M Gaols, weeks ending 4th & 8th May 1872. From Bothwell, William Worth, per Somersetshire, F.S., tried at Bothwell, 20 Apr 1872, for larceny, served 14 days, native of England, 49yrs, 5 feet 4 inches high, black curly hair. Tasmania Police Gazette, 10th May 1872, p80.