John Wilson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1839
Arrival
Dec 1839
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Wilson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Sussex Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th Jul 1839
Ship: Layton
Arrival: 7th Dec 1839
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Wilson was transported on the Layton, departing 9th Jul 1839 and arriving 7th Dec 1839 with 260 passengers.

1829 Voyage - Source; The Sydney Monitor. Sat 14 Nov 1829. Page 3. Shipping Intelligence. Arrivals.- On Sunday the Layton from Sheerness, with 190 male prisoners, Surgeon Superintendent Dr. James Osborne, R. N. Lieutenant Miller, 40th Regt; and 29 soldiers of different corps, 4 women and 3 children. Mustered; 188. Died on Voyage; 2. Total 190 Embarked.

LaytonLayton (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 57 (30)
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

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on 21st March 2026

Place of origin: Maidstone, Kent No; 2632 Trade; Labourer aged 21 years old 1853 - C. Pardon approved. 14 June 1853. Status; Married