Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Wacott
- Researcher (Maureen Kenchington)
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Biographies
William Hemson WAYCOTT, son of Peter WAYCOTT (1793-1840) and Mary VOISEY (1792-1861), was born on 20 January 1816 in Woodbury, Devon. He was first baptised on 21 February 1816 at Mint Lane Wesleyan Methodist Chapel in Exeter, Devon. Later he was baptised into the Church of England as William Hemson Waycott on 26 September 1817 in Woodbury. His father was a respected clock and watch maker, church organ builder and later organist at the Parish Church in Paignton, Devon.
William was committed for trial on 21 June 1836 at Exeter Quarter Sessions and charged with larceny (stealing 4 sovereigns of Jno. Langdon). He was then imprisoned in Newgate Prison, London. He was described as 5' 10" tall, with a fresh complexion, light brown hair, green eyes and a stoutish build. On 4 July 1836 he was convicted of larceny at the Central Criminal Court in London and sentenced to transportation to New South Wales for 7 years. He was transferred on 14 July 1836 to the prison hulk Fortitude in Woolwich. His parents submitted a Petition for Clemency, signed by many solid citizens, and claiming he had been led astray by a notorious young woman. This was rejected, and on 14 Dec 1836 William was transferred to the Prince George for transportation.
Having sailed from London the ship put in to Torbay for fresh supplies, in sight of William's childhood home. On 14 January 1837, just before his 21st birthday, he sailed from Torbay to New South Wales. On the voyage he was treated for diarrhoea and scurvy. The Prince George arrived in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 8 May 1837. William died on 3 June 1843 aged 27 and was buried on 5 June 1843 in King County, New South Wales, Australia. The death record described him as a Travelling Musician with a Ticket of Leave from the Prince George.
Submitted by Researcher (Maureen Kenchington) on 5 March 2021
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- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/10, p.420
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