William Wilson

Summary

Born
Dec 1797
Conviction
Highway robbery
Departure
Mar 1823
Arrival
Aug 1823
Death
Dec 1878
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Personal Information

Name: William Wilson
Gender: Male
Born: 31st Dec 1797
Death: 5th Dec 1878
Age at death: 80
Occupation: Soldier/labourer

Crime

Convicted at: Gibralter Court Martial
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1823
Arrival: 16th Aug 1823
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Wilson was transported on the Commodore Hayes, departing 31st Mar 1823 and arriving 16th Aug 1823 with 219 passengers.

Commodore HayesCommodore Hayes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 34
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

Maureen Withey avatar
Level 349
on 28th July 2026

Register of Courts Martial. Private Wm. Wilson, 26th Regt, Tried at Gibraltar, 3 Sept 1821, proceeding laid before the King, 19 Nov 1821, Offence: Highway Robbery. Sentence: To be hanged by sentence of the Court but commuted by H. M. to Transportation for Life.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 26th February 2025

General Hospital Hobart Ward; 7. Free by servitude. Aged; 80 years old. General Hospital Hobart. Admission dates: 23 Nov 1878 Ship: Commodore Hayes. Place of origin: Scotland Date of death: . 05 Dec 1878. Date of burial: 05 Dec 1878