Andrew Wilkinson

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Bigamy
Departure
Mar 1837
Arrival
Jul 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Andrew Wilkinson
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Coal miner

Crime

Crime: Bigamy
Convicted at: Durham Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Mar 1837
Ship: Blenheim
Arrival: 16th Jul 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Andrew Wilkinson was transported on the Blenheim, departing 11th Mar 1837 and arriving 16th Jul 1837 with 213 passengers.

Built 1845 at Shields. Wood ship of 808 Tons. Register lists of persons transported on the various sailing is still a work in progress, not all are yet listed.

BlenheimBlenheim (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 4
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

State Library of Queensland on 27th December 2011

sentenced to 7 years imprisonment for marrying Dinah Manson with whome he had 7 children whilst his first wife Elizabeth Richardson still lived. He was born in Heworth, dURHAM ,eNGLAND THE SON OF JAMES WILKINSON AND ISABELLA RICHARDSON. hE APPEARS NEVER TO HAVE RETURNED TO ENGLAND. HIS FAMILY NEVER JOINED HIM IN AUSTRALIA.