Convict Matilda Wilkinson - Convict Records

Summary

Born

Jan 1800

Conviction

Uttering/passing forged notes

Departure

Jun 1821

Arrival

Jan 1822

Death

Unknown

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Personal Information

Name: Matilda Wilkinson

Gender: Female

Born: 1st Jan 1800

Death: Unknown

Age at death: Unknown

Occupation: Servant

Crime

Crime: Uttering/passing forged notes

Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery

Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Jun 1821

Ship: Providence

Arrival: 7th Jan 1822

Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Matilda Wilkinson was transported on the Providence, departing 6th Jun 1821 and arriving 7th Jan 1822 with 103 passengers.

The ship named 'Providence' was built in Calcutta, India in 1808. 649 tons. The 1811 voyage brought many convicts from Ireland to Australia. 73rd Regiment. Also several free settlers. 5-6 deaths on voyage. The ship was lastly scuttled at St. Martin's, Isle of Scilly in 1833.

Providence (generic)

References

Primary Source	State Archives NSW (Butts of COF NRS 12210)&(Indents: NRS 12188; Item 4/4008; Microfiche: 647). Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 38
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

341

on 7th April 2021

Colonial Secretary Index. WILKINSON, Matilda. Per "Providence", 1822. 1822 Dec 27 At Female Factory. Petition of John Smith for mitigation of sentence & to marry Matilda Wilkinson (Fiche 3226; 4/1867 p.84) 1823 Jan 18 In the Parramatta Factory. Re permission to marry at Parramatta (Reel 6010; 4/3507 p.220) 1823 Feb 6 Re permission to marry at Parramatta (Reel 6010; 4/3507 p.285) -------------------------------------------------- SMITH, John. Per "Canada", 1819; harness maker. 1822 Dec 27 Petition for mitigation of sentence & for permission to marry Matilda Wilkinson (Fiche 3226; 4/1867 p.84). Reply, 18 Jan 1823 (Reel 6010; 4/3507 p.220) 1823 Feb 6 Re permission to marry at Parramatta (Reel 6010; 4/3507 p.285) -------------------------------------------------- Convicts Index.1791-1873. Matilda Wilkinson, ux J. Smith, per Providence 1822. Ticket of Leave, 31/356. District, Sydney; Born, London; Trade, servant; Tried, MGD. Matilda Wilkinson, per Providence 1822. Certificate of Freedom, 3 Mar 1837. 37/0198.

174

on 24th June 2020

Indents: aged 22, Ticket of Leave No. 31/356 dated 30 June 1831, Native Place: London, Trade Servant, Offence Uttering forged notes, Tried 11 April 1821, Year of Birth 1800 Certificate of Freedom No. 37/198 dated 31 March 1837