convicts

PRENTICE-UK

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Convicts

NAME of CONVICT ARRIVAL SHIP TRIAL SENTENCE AGE NOTES

William PRENTICE 1790 Scarborough 2 Essex 1788 14 yrs - -

William PRENTICE 9/11/1828 Manlius Aberdeen 1828 16 yrs - see below

William PRENTICE was imprisoned in Scotland once for "miscalling the Postmaster at Aberdeen - Mr Patterson (i.e. name-calling). His last employment in 1828 was in the William Mars Ropewalk. He was later arrested for "housebreaking," tried at "Aberdeen Court of Justiciary" on 15 Apr 1828 and sentenced to 14 years transportation to Tasmania for housebreaking. His prosecutor was Provost Robinson. After his arrival in Tasmania, records indicate he was unable to keep out of trouble and was punished for various offenses.In September, 1836, he received a Conditional Pardon and he apparently went to work for the Constable.On 6 Jan 1841, William Prentice received a "Free Certificate," which apparently ended his period of servitude.On 8 Nov 1843, at the age of about 39, he m. Elizabeth Woodland, spinster, at St. David's Church of England. She was b. 1819 and was then 24. His occupation at that time was given as Sawyer; the record indicates he was able to write and that Elizabeth signed with a mark. for more info contact Brett William Prentice

Adam PRENTICE 1854 Sea Park Glasgow 15/01/1850 10 yrs 46yrs Married, Stonemason, 3 children,Height; 5' 11 1/2", Hair ;sandy, Eyes ;grey , Face; round, Complexion; fair , Build ;stout ,Marks; Burn on breast; two moles on neck.