John Wilson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
May 1832
Arrival
Sep 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Wilson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Clerk
Aliases: Walsh

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th May 1832
Ship: Eliza
Arrival: 6th Sep 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Wilson was transported on the Eliza, departing 10th May 1832 and arriving 6th Sep 1832 with 196 passengers.

The Eliza was a 511-ton (later 538 ton) merchant ship built in British India in 1806. She made five voyages transporting convicts from England and Ireland to Australia.

ElizaEliza (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

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on 16th April 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Wilson, alias Walsh, age on arrival, 33, per Eliza II (4)(1832), Tried 1832 at Dublin, 7 years, for Stealing handkerchief. Former conviction, 7 months. DOB, 1799. Native place, Wexford Co. Catholic. Single. Merchants clerk.