Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
James Wilson was transported on the Cadet, departing 9th Apr 1844 and arriving 24th Aug 1844 with 161 passengers.
Built 1841 at the Isle of Man. Wood barque of 465 Tons.
Cadet (generic)References
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Convict Notes
Gaol Report: Good Ship Surgeon's Report: Middling Single man; Native Place - Co. Fermanagh; Protestant; blue eyes; dk brown hair; labourer; 5'2 1/2"; 24yrs of age; fresh freckled complexion. Van Diemens Land: Station Gang: Jerusalem, VDL.12mths. Emerged from Gang 24/05/1846. Several records of misconduct and punishments. Assignments included: Greenponds, Richmond, Coal River, Clarence Plains, Jericho, Sandy Bay, Hunters Hill, Huon, Browns River & Broadmarsh. Free Certificate 06/01/1857.
James Wilson was convicted at Monaghan, Ireland on 05/01/1844 for stealing a bundle of clothes. 7 yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemens Land on the 'Cadet' 1844.