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Voyage
Transportation
Walter Wightwick was transported on the Caledonia, departing 19th Jun 1822 and arriving 6th Nov 1822 with 150 passengers.
Ship Name: Caledonia (1) Rig Type: S. Built: Sunderland Build Year: 1815 Size (tons): 412 Voyage Details Source. Claim a Convict website. http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/claimaconvict/shipDetails.php?shipId=186
Caledonia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 175 (88) |
| 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
Arrived at Port Phillip on 14 October 1847 on the barque 'Rainbow' with his wife Ann and his five girls.
Walter was 17 years old on arrival in VDL. He was transported, along with his father, John (Arab 1822) and Thomas Rigby (also on the Caledonia) for stealing wearing apparel and other items. Walter was 5'0" tall, pockpitted, blue eyes, light brown hair. Walter's occupation was a "Nailer/Labourer". 1830: Assigned to his father. 1832,1833 and 1835: TOL
Walter was christened Walter Wittick, at St Mathews church, Walsall, Staffordshire, England 10 October 1803. He married Ann Christian (free) 10 June 1833 at St Davids Church, Hobart Town. Moved to Victoria 15 October 1847. In 1855 they lived in Burnley Street, Richmond, next door to David Mitchell. Walter owned his own brick making business and employed several men. He died 11 May 1870 as a result of a collapse of clay. This was witnessed by his youngest son (13). He was buried in an unmarked grave at Boroondara Cemetery on 13 May 1870. Walter and Anne had nine children who all survived into adulthood. Ann died 12 December 1873 and was buried with Walter.
Walter was originally sentenced to be hanged but was reprieved