Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed William Northwood
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
- Researcher (Warren Loxley)
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Biographies
The "Justitia" was a prison hulk and William Northwood left England aboard "Isabella" 22 November 1831 and arrived on the "Isabella" 15 March 1832, having received a life sentence at the Bedford Assizes. He received his Conditional Pardon on 1 October 1841. A conditional pardon meant he was a free man but could not return to England. Certainly he was in Sydney by October 1840 and in 1844 was advertising as a dealer at 12 Market Street. In April 1857, William Northwood, gentleman, bought two lots of the Balmain estate (later the Sydney slipway) and subdivided it into 42 allotments which remained unsold until his death. In 1858-59, he was living at Darlinghurst. He went into business with James and Robert Cox with premises at Baltic Wharf in 1858. By 1870-71, William Northwood had returned to England but retained freehold property at 41 Wharf Street. William was elected an alderman for Brisbane Ward, City of Sydney Council from 11 April 1857 to 30 November 1860.
William Northwood was born 1806 in England and christened 15 May 1806 in Maulden. On 11 October 1840 at Brisbane Waters (now Gosford) he married Lucy Sinfield, the daughter of Thomas Sinfield and his wife Tamar, nee King. Two children, Tamar and Lucy, both born in Sydney, died young. William Northwood died at Clifton, Bedfordshire, England, on 2 February 1871, aged 65. Lucy Northwood, aged 74, died at Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, in December 1880.
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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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 tried and convicted in Bedford Quarter Sessions on 28 June 1831 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 May 2014
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William arrived Sydney aged 26 aboard Isabella on 15 March 1832
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 May 2014
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William had Ticket of Leave 40/1304 Brisbane Water together with Conditional Pardon 42/308 dated 1 October 1841.
He received a Royal Pardon Warrant on 25 May 1860
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 May 2014
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William made application to marry Lucy Sinfield aged 30'( a free settler ) on 23 July 1840.
(NSW archives Convict Applications to Marry)
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 May 2014
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William &Lucy married on 11 October 1840 C of E Brisbane Waters NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 May 2014
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William & Lucy had two children both of whom died in infancy;
Tamar 1842/1842 & James 1845/1949
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 May 2014
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William & Lucy returned to Bedfordshire where William died during 1871 in Biggleswade & Lucy died 1880 in Bigglewade.
Lucy did appears1871 English Census age 65 living with her brother John
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 May 2014
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Committal Year: 1829, Reference Doc: BLARS QGV10/1, ID in Reference Doc: 115, Age: 23, Offence: Assault - Sentence: 6 Months Hard Labour, General Remarks on Prisoner: Good.
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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Committal Year: 1830 ,Reference Doc: BLARS QGV10/1, ID in Reference Doc: 121, Age: 23, Offence: Stealing Deal Boards, Sentence: 6 Months Hard Labour and whipped, General Remarks on Prisoner: Good
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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Committal Year: 1830, Reference Doc: BLARS QGV10/1, ID in Reference Doc: 125, Age: 23, Offence: Game Laws, When Committed: 22/10/1830, Bedford Gaol, Sentence: 3 Months
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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Committal Year: 1831, Reference Doc: BLARS QGV10/1, ID in Reference Doc: 129, Age: 23, Offence: stealing flour, Committed: 28/05/1831, Sentence: Transportation for Life. a notorious character
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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William had Ticket of Leave 40/1304 Brisbane Water together with Conditional Pardon 42/308 dated 1 October 1841. He received a Royal Pardon Warrant on 25 May 1860
Submitted by Researcher (Warren Loxley) on 31 January 2015
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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.233
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