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Transportation
James Wilkinson was transported on the Hooghley, departing 31st Oct 1827 and arriving 24th Feb 1828 with 100 passengers.
The Hooghley was built in London in 1819. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Hooghley in 1825, 1828, 1831 and 1834. 1831 Voyage - Hooghley. Shipping; Intelligence. ARRIVALS. From Cork, on Tuesday last, whence she sailed the 24th June last, the ship, Hooghley,309 tons, Captain Reeves, with- 184 female prisoners. Surgeon superintendent, James Ellis, Esq. this vessel brings out ten free settlers and 20 children, as steerage passengers. Source; The Sydney Herald. Mon 3 Oct 1831. Page 4. Shipping Intelligence.
Hooghley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 283 (143). NSW State Records, Convict Index [4/4365; Reel 1008]. NSW State Archives, Convict Indents, Microfiche 668. NSW State Archives, Newcastle Gaol Entrance Book, Roll 136 |
| 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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trial 10 July 1826 Crime "Robbing Till" Age 17, plasterer boy from London. Assigned to Edward Lockyer at Parramatta on arrival. 14 August 1829 - crime Stealing under 5 pounds, 7 years, to Sydney, 12 November 1836. http://www.archivessearch.qld.gov.au/Image/DigitalImageView.aspx?ImageId=23431 - page 55 (5/10) 19 February 1840, Newcastle Gaol, admitted and charged with absconding. Sent to the lockup at Maitland with serveral other absconders on 20 February 1840. Certificate of Freedom No. 41/0491, 17 April 1841 (reported to have died 1843)