John Wilson

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
May 1835
Arrival
Aug 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

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

Crime

Convicted at: Perth Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th May 1835
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 28th Aug 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Wilson was transported on the Norfolk, departing 12th May 1835 and arriving 28th Aug 1835 with 282 passengers.

1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832

NorfolkNorfolk (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 63 (33)
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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Scottish Indexes - High Court of Justiciary Trial Papers Title Trial papers relating to John Wilson, Donald McGregor Name John Wilson Role Accused Crime Theft by housebreaking and habit and repute Trial Date 17 September 1834 Trial Location Perth Verdict Guilty Verdict Comments Guilty as libelled. Sentence Transportation - 7 years NRS Reference JC26/1834/114 Notes Continued in JC11/82, f. 89r and on 18 Sep 1834 (see JC11/82, f.95r). Related Documents AD14/34/317 List of Accused Name and Designation Age Birthplace Crime ** Donald McGregor Guilty Verdict Comments Guilty - art and part recommendation for leniency. Sentence Imprisonment - 12 months ** John Wilson Verdict Guilty Verdict Comments Guilty as libelled. Sentence Transportation - 7 years Transported per Ship: Norfolk. Arrival: 28th Aug 1835