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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Wilkie was transported on the Isabella, departing 11th Jul 1833 and arriving 14th Nov 1833 with 299 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 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 175 (89) |
| 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
1833: On arrival in VDL, he was listed as 20 years old, and a labourer from Edinburgh. He was 5'4½" tall, with dark brown hair and hazel eyes, and had several tattoos that are described in detail on his record (see http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON18-1-9,115). 1835: Muster - he was assigned to Public Works (see New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849).
Born Edinburgh. Lived Water Court, Castle Wynd, Edinburgh. Confessed guilty along with friend George Caddens age 14. Sent to prison hulk 'Retribution' at Woolwich 11 Aug 1831. Sentenced to 7 years transportation to Van Diemen's Land on 'Isabella' 11 Jul 1833.
Born Edinburgh. Aged 16. Sentenced 20 June 1831. 7 years transportation for burglary - stealing pair of candlesticks from Henry Witham Esquire, 14 King St, Edinburgh. Sent to prison hulk 'Retribution' 11 Aug 1831,Woolwich. Transported 11 July 1833 on 'Isabella' to Tasmania.