Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Robert Wheeldon was transported on the Isabella, departing 15th Jan 1842 and arriving 19th May 1842 with 270 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 5 (4) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Robert was 28 years old and was transported for 'stealing gowns and wearing apparel' along with Archibald Pretty - on board. Robert was born at Shardlow, Derbyshire, was married to Millicent and had 2 children, was 56 1/2" tall, could read, protestant, dark complexion, brown hair, light hazel eyes, scars. 12/1/1849: TOL 21/10/1852: Free Certificate. 6/6/1853: aged 40, married Bridget Kearney (Australasia 1849) - they had 6 children. Robert died of glandular degeneration of the kitneys as Hobart Hospital.