Summary
Born
Feb 1797
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Sep 1817
Arrival
Apr 1818
Death
Jan 1860
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Personal Information
Name: William Wilkinson
Gender: Male
Born: 27th Feb 1797
Death: 31st Jan 1860
Age at death: 62
Occupation: Soldier
Transportation
William Wilkinson was transported on the Batavia, departing 30th Sep 1817 and arriving 5th Apr 1818 with 220 passengers.
Batavia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 385 (194) |
| 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
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At Brecon Assizes, there were 20 prisoners for trial, of whom … — Wilkinson, for burglary at Morganog Wood, (in company with G. Sanson, admitted King's evidence,) transported for seven years. Hereford Journal, 23 April 1817. Hulk Record HO-9-4 (2. p 23.) Justitia at Woolwich. Received 5th July 1817. Willm. Wilkinson, aged 20, Burglary, Tried Brecon G Sess, 8 Apr 1817, 7 years, Transported 3 Oct 1817.
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William Wilkinson was born Thomas Bowman, but adopted the Wilkinson name sometime prior to his enlistment as a soldier.