David Wilson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1830
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
May 1845
Arrival
Aug 1845
Death
Jan 1863
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Personal Information

Name: David Wilson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1830
Death: 1st Jan 1863
Age at death: 33
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Down
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 19th May 1845
Ship: Ratcliffe
Arrival: 30th Aug 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

David Wilson was transported on the Ratcliffe, departing 19th May 1845 and arriving 30th Aug 1845 with 37 passengers.

Built 1842 at Whitby. Wood ship of 739 Tons.

RatcliffeRatcliffe (generic)

References

Primary SourceAppropriation List: CON27/1/11 Conduct Record: CON33/1/69 CON37/1/7 Page 2277 Description List: CON18/1/43

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 29th December 2024

APPLICATION TO QUEEN'S ORPHAN SCHOOL Application for admission 10 March 1863; Father David Wilson, Presbyterian. 2nd Conviction; 26 May 1859 Trade; Lime burner, became effected from his occupation, and came to town to seek medical aid, at the close of Tuesday last he died suddenly Mother Mary Ann Judge arrived free per Duke or Cornwall Not in employment at time of application. Has a mother and brother; John, living. Mother is dependent on her son for support. Mary has a child named Selina who is younger than the 3 children, who are requesting admission. and is currently pregnant. Children;- Anne Gibson. Aged; 7 years 8 months & 23 days Sarah Gibson. Aged; 5 years 9 months and 17 days Jane Gibson. Aged; 3 years 10 months 15 days FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOL Orphan Number: 2050 Orphan: Sarah GIBSON Mother: JUDGE, Mary Ann Father: GIBSON/WILSON, David Mother's ship: Duke of Cornwall Father's ship: Ratcliffe Age when admitted: 5yrs 9ths Date admitted: 21 Mar 1863 Date discharged: Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Remarks: father dead - good conduct prize Jan 1864 - married Ikey Solomon's grandson Isaac Solomon in 1885 References: SWD26/6, 27 Orphan Number: 2047 Orphan: Jane GIBSON Mother: JUDGE, Mary Ann Father: GIBSON/WILSON, David Mother's ship: Duke of Cornwall Father's ship: Ratcliffe Age when admitted: 3yrs 10mths Date admitted: 21 Mar 1863 Date discharged: Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Remarks: father dead References: SWD26/6, 27 Orphan Number: 2046 Orphan: Ann GIBSON Mother: JUDGE, Mary Ann Father: GIBSON/WILSON, David Mother's ship: Duke of Cornwall Father's ship: Ratcliffe Age when admitted: 7yrs 8mths Date admitted: 21 Mar 1863 Date discharged: Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Remarks: father dead References: SWD26/6, 27

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 29th December 2024

CON14-1-20P332 No; 16304. 1845 - 4 March. trial. Offence; Stealing 30/- from his master Mr. Orr. Co. Down Height; 5 ft. Aged 15 years old Previous convictions;- 2 Shirts - 2 months, Coat & trousers - 2 months 1847 - P.P.H. 13 Dec 1847 1849 - T.L. 20 Mar 1849 1852 - 19 Jan. Misconduct in being in a Brothel - sentenced to 3 months hard labour AGAIN TRANSPORTED [no details]