Convict Indents were the records of every convict that accompanied them when they were sent to the transportation ships for their trip to Australia.
They give details of the convicts description, where and when they were tried, their sentence, occupation and their native place.
This indent record was crucial in proving that William PETERS was actually William WELLARD.
It clearly shows the name WELLARD added to the entry of William Peters.
Detail of Indent show below in full
Unfortunately due to the lack of detailed records and no newspaper report of his trial we haven't been able to find out why he was tried and convicted under the name of Peters.
![Convict Indent from Marquis of Hastings (2); State Records NSW; Series: NRS 12188; Item: [4/4012]; Microfiche: 665; Ancestry.com. New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842](https://www.ourfamilypast.com/system/files/styles/article_large/private/uploads/1209/William%20Wellard%20aka%20Peters%20Convict%20Indent.jpg?itok=APeRgFHI)
Convict Indent from Marquis of Hastings (2); State Records NSW; Series: NRS 12188; Item: [4/4012]; Microfiche: 665; Ancestry.com. New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842
Transcription of Convict Indent
Ship Marquis of Hastings (2) 1827
No 123
Name William Peters (or Wellard added)
Age 40
Education: Reads and writes
Religion Protestant
Married/single Married
Family 6 children
Native Place Kent
Occupation Farmersman
Crime Horse stealing
Convicted Surrey
Date 18 Dec 1826
Sentence Life
Former convictions
Height 5’ 3 ½”
Distinguishing marks Bald
Complexion Dark, sallow
Hair Dark brown to grey
Eyes Dark brown
Disposed of: J Robertson Baulkham Hills
Added notes 36/293 CP No 47/756 dated 30 July 1847
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