Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
James Wilson was transported on the Sophia, departing 15th Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 194 passengers.
Sophia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
War Office Records. Registers Court Martial. https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1606822136/view Private James Wilson, 5th Foot Regt, Tried at Dublin, 25 Feb 1828, Laid before Advocate General, 1 March 1828. charges, Desertion and making away with his necessaries, sentenced to Transportation as a Felon for 7 years & sent to New South Wales.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Wilson, age on arrival, 23, per Sophia, 1829, tried at Dublin, 1828, 7 years for Desertion. DOB 1806, native place, Edinburgh, Scotland, Single, Protestant, Soldier house carpenter.