Summary
Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Insubordination
Departure
Feb 1847
Arrival
May 1847
Death
Sep 1847
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Personal Information
Name: John Whelan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: 25th Sep 1847
Age at death: 26
Occupation: Soldier/labourer
Crime
Crime: Insubordination
Convicted at: General Courts Martial. General Court Martial Bellary
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 23rd Feb 1847
Ship: Wigrams
Arrival: 12th May 1847
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Whelan was transported on the Wigrams, departing 23rd Feb 1847 and arriving 12th May 1847 with 8 passengers.
1847 - Voyage. Captain Parfltt, sailed from Calcutta on the 23rd February, and Madras 19th March, has arrived at Hobart Town, 12 May 1847.
Wigrams (generic)References
| Primary Source | CON16-1-3/CON16-1-3P384 |
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Convict Notes
Level 338
Level 338
Native Place; Tipperary CON16-1-3 Image 384 Height; 5 ft 7 inches Age; 26 years old Religion; Roman Catholic. Unable to read and write, Status; Single Offence; Insubordination Conduct to Captain Reeves. Court-martial for similar offence 200 Lashes & 150 Lashes & 1850 Lashes SHOT near Fingal whilst an Absconder on 25 September 1847