William Henry Ellis
"One of the most consummate villains that ever
existed"
Details of Ellis's offence documented in his conduct record on
arrival at Tasmania on board the "Governor Ready" on 31 July
1827.
Transported for "Embezzlement" Gaoler's report "Good" in hulk "Good" in Ship "Good" S.
Confessed on arrival "For embezzling 6 shillings - Prosecutor Susan Newman - Exeter,
M(other) at Sandford living on her property - I was last in the service of Susan
Newman Grocer, at Exeter - "Single" Protestant
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Description:
Long scar inside left arm 2 bro moles inside left arm scar in centre of forehead
5’ 4” – Single Protestant. Brown hair grey eyes