James Wilson

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Nov 1789
Arrival
Jun 1790
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Wilson
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Berkshire Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1789
Arrival: 26th Jun 1790
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Wilson was transported on the Neptune, Scarborough And Surprize, departing 30th Nov 1789 and arriving 26th Jun 1790 with 1084 passengers.

Neptune 809 tons built on the River Thames 1779. The largest ship of the Second Fleet.

Neptune, Scarborough And SurprizeNeptune, Scarborough And Surprize (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 25 (14)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 28th April 2020

HO 47/6/90 Summer 1787 Certificate/memorial of Richard Perryn – prisoners capitally convicted on the 'last' Oxford Circuit, but 'some favourable circumstances' appeared on/after their trial now recommended to mercy on the conditions set against their names: Berkshire Assizes at Abingdon James Wilson, for burglary. 14 years transportation.