Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 5 researchers who have claimed William Amos
- Researcher (1877)
- Researcher (Kate Bousfield)
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
- Researcher (Ann Cooling)
- Researcher (Steven Knowles)
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Biographies
William was convicted of larceny on the 17 Mar 1830 of a person at the county of Devon and sentenced to 14 years transportation, he was 21 years old and was uneducated. Protestant by religion and by trade was a travelling groom (Mobile equestrian/livery services).
William was 5ft 6 tall with a ruddy complexion and freckles, sandy hair and grey eyes. Had a mark "JA" on lower right arm, a blue ring on his middle finger and his arms were freckled.
He was transported on the "Isabella" which left Plymouth on the 22 Nov 1831 and arrived in Sydney on the 15 March 1832, where he was assigned to Walter Scott to work on his property on the Williams River there he remained for several years.
The 1837 Convict Muster lists him as still working for Scott along with one Henry Clayton who was also to marry one of the Blanch daughters.
Eight years after being convicted William was granted a ticket of leave for the District of Paterson it was altered to the District of Seaham in August 1838. This allowed him to leave his assigned service and to work for himself provided he did not leave the district for which it was issued.
Permission to marry Miss Elizabeth Blanch was granted on the 16 September 1840 and they were married on the 13 October 1840. For the first few years of their marriage, they remained in the parish of Butterwick where William was a farmer and grew vines. In 1844 William became a free man.
The growing family continued to farm in the Nelsons Plains area until 1857. William was gradually establishing himself and in 1857 was able, along with many other members of his wife's family, to donate money to a special appeal set up to assist one William Sketchley, whose property had been destroyed by fire, William gave the large sum of 1 pound.
Along with many others, William moved his family north where he was to become one of the first settlers on the Clarence River. He purchased 80 acres of scrub land at Ulmarra and grew corn and sold his first crop for 1 pound a bushel. Having established his farm "Rosebank" at Ulmarra he was settled for life. Upon his death, his estate was valued at 1,808 pounds.
After his death, it was said of him "He furnished a good illustration of the truth that "illiteracy is no bar to success in life". He could never do more than write his signature to a cheque, but was an excellent farmer and a good clear-headed man of business".
Submitted by Researcher (Ann Cooling) on 14 March 2017
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
William was born about 1812 Bristol Gloucestershire
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 May 2014
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William was tried and convicted in Devon Assizes on 17 March 1830 and sentenced to 14 years transportation.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 May 2014
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William arrived Sydney aboard Isabella on 22 July 1832
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 May 2014
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William had Ticket of Leave 38/722 issued Paterson 25 March 1838
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 May 2014
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William made application to marry Elizabeth Bland or Blond ( Duchess of Northumberland) on 16 September 1839 and and amended application dated 16 September 1840 correcting name to Blanch
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 May 2014
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William & Elizabeth married with the consent of the Governor on 13 October 1840 C of E Butterwick near Newcastle NSW
(Note ; Elizabeth is cited on records as having come free )
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 May 2014
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William &Elizabeth had 14 known children; Mary Anne 1841, William 1842, Elizabeth 1844, John 1846, Lucy 1848, Emma 1849, William 1849, Ellen 1851 & Jane 1854 all born Newcastle area
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 May 2014
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Remaining five children; George 1855 Newcastle,Alfred 1856 Raymond Terrace, Anne 1858 Grafton, Edward 1860 Grafton & Ada Mariah 1862 Grafton
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 May 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/8, p.234
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