James Wilson

Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Nov 1832
Arrival
Mar 1833
Death
Jan 1834
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Personal Information

Name: James Wilson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: 1st Jan 1834
Age at death: 35
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: York City Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 19th Nov 1832
Arrival: 9th Mar 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Wilson was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 19th Nov 1832 and arriving 9th Mar 1833 with 216 passengers.

Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.

Surrey Or SurrySurrey Or Surry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 474
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 21st March 2022

1834 - Burials in the Parish of New Norfolk No; 156 Name; James Wilson Abode; New Norfolk When buried; 1834, 27 September Age; 35 years Ship’s Name; Surrey Quality or profession. Invalid

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 21st March 2022

1833 - Indent No; 1522. Trial; 6 July 1832. Transported for "Stealing 30 Pound] Previous Conviction; Selling without a License - 3 days Status; Married - 1 Child. Wife Ann at York