John Willson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Jun 1827
Arrival
Sep 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Willson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Tailor
Aliases: Wilson

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Down
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd Jun 1827
Ship: Cambridge
Arrival: 17th Sep 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Willson was transported on the Cambridge, departing 2nd Jun 1827 and arriving 17th Sep 1827 with 71 passengers.

Departed Dublin 2/6/1827 Arrived Port Jackson 17/9/1827

CambridgeCambridge (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

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on 2nd May 2026

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Willson, alias Wilson, age 21, Per Cambridge, 1827. Tried 1827 at Down, 7 years, for Stealing watch. DOB, 1806, Native place, Fermanagh. Single, Catholic, Trade, Tailor.