William Powell

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In addition to the original conviction, William was convicted twice for further crimes committee in Sydney. In October 1826 he was sentenced to seven yeas at Moreton Bay for larceny. He escaped from Moreton Bay on 22nd December 1828 but returned on 2nd January 1829. William served the rest of his sentence and returned to Sydney in October 1833.

In November 1834, he was sentenced at the Windsor Quarter Sessions to another two years at Moreton Bay for larceny. He served his sentence and returned to Sydney in December 1836.

Researched & Written ByTanya JenReferences (online)Ipswich Heritage Information Kit – Unit 2 Convicts and Early Settlement

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Physical Description5 feet 6 inches tall, sallow complexion, dark brown hair and hazel eyes.

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Places LivedEssex, EnglandCrimeHousebreakingPlace of ConvictionEssex AssizesDate of Conviction1810Original Sentence TermLifeShipGuildfordConvict StationLimestone

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William Powell