Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Wilson was transported on the Frances Charlotte, departing 27th Dec 1836 and arriving 15th May 1837 with 151 passengers.
Frances Charlotte (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 438 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes




No 2256 Name; John Wilson Height; 5 ft 5 in Age; 16 years old [Born abt. 1821] Trade; Labourer Where; Edinburgh Native Place; Edinburgh Source; CON27-1-7




In July 1836, James Herkes and John Wilson were convicted of - breaking into the house of the Honourable Henry Cockburn at Charlotte Square and stealing three coats and a tartan mantle. Both having previous conviction for theft, they received transportation of 7 years - see Scotsman newspaper 13 July 1836 p 3 on 'High Court of Justiciary'. See also McGowan, John (2022) Policing the Metropolis of Scotland (Edinburgh City Archives) Volumme 1, p 1312.