Charles Wigley

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Summary

Born
Jan 1801
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1820
Arrival
Nov 1820
Death
Jan 1826
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Personal Information

Name: Charles Wigley
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1801
Death: 6th Jan 1826
Age at death: 25
Occupation: Stocking maker

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Nottingham Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Jul 1820
Ship: Caledonia
Arrival: 17th Nov 1820
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Charles Wigley was transported on the Caledonia, departing 5th Jul 1820 and arriving 17th Nov 1820 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

CaledoniaCaledonia (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 337 (170)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 1st July 2021

Burials in the Parish of Hobart Town in the County of Buckingham in the Year 1826 No; 6 Name; Charles Wigley When buried; 1826, 6 January Age; No details Ship’s Name; No details Quality or profession. Convict - EXECUTED; for House Breaking and Bushranging By Whom Ceremony was preformed; W Bedford

D Wong avatar
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on 28th May 2017

Charles Wigley was 18 years old on arrival, he was born in Glasgow. Charles was 5'7" tall, brown hair, light grey eyes. ring pricked on each ring finger. 23/8/1825: Tried at Hobart Town. 24/12/1825 Hobart Town Gazette: Charles Wigley, for stealing a gun and clothes from Mr. Everett, and also in conjunction with Blundell for the robbery at Dr. Hudspeth's. 6/1/1826: Executed for Housebreaking and Bushranging.