Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Apr 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Wright
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 7th Nov 1837
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 1st Apr 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Wright was transported on the Moffatt, departing 7th Nov 1837 and arriving 1st Apr 1838 with 400 passengers.
Moffatt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 192. Tasmanian Archives - convicts. |
| 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 Wright was convicted at the CCC, London on 2 Jan 1837 for stealing linen. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Moffatt' arriving 1 April 1838. Single man. Ship's surgeon's report: quiet & orderly. Assignments in Colony. 3 Aug 1841: found with an absconder. Glenorchy (nr Hobart). 6 weeks hard labour. Certificate of freedom 11 Jan 1847