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Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Insubordination
Departure
Nov 1850
Arrival
May 1851
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: David Wilson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier/labourer

Crime

Crime: Insubordination
Convicted at: Courts Martial Madras
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1850
Ship: Alibi
Arrival: 25th May 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

David Wilson was transported on the Alibi, departing 30th Nov 1850 and arriving 25th May 1851 with 16 passengers.

Barque ship of 500 tons.

AlibiAlibi (generic)

References

Primary SourceTasmanian Archives - convicts

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Convict Notes

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on 24th June 2016

David Wilson was convicted at Madras C.M., India on 4 May 1850 for insubordination - striking his superior officer. Previous offences at Court Martial. 8 years in Regiment. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per 'Alibi' arriving 25 May 1851. Single; soldier/labourer; aged 26yrs; 5'6 3/4"; Presbyterian. Period of Probation: 3yrs 6mths. 1851: at Cascades (south Hobart) 1853: at Port Arthur Penal Settlement Several notes of misconduct 17 April 1855: Ticket of Leave granted. 8 July 1856: Ticket of Leave revoked. 1858: Certificate of Freedom 9 July 1863: at Port Sorell - Breach of Masters ...Fined.