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Voyage
Transportation
John Wilson was transported on the Isabella, departing 11th Jul 1833 and arriving 14th Nov 1833 with 299 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 176 |
| 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
Footnote: He was transported for stealing two pairs of shoes. He had a previous conviction for theft, and was jailed for 12 months (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-47$init=CON31-1-47p17).
1833, 1 April: John Wilson, 17, was received from Edinburgh aboard the prison hulk Justitia at Woolwich. He was sent from there for transportation on 11 June (see UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849). 1833: On arrival in VDL, he was listed as 18 years old, a labourer and single (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-47$init=CON31-1-47p17). 1840, 6 January: He received his Ticket of Leave. 1845, 14 January: John Wilson received a Conditional Pardon (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-47$init=CON31-1-47p17).
1833: Precognition against John Wilson for the crime of theft by housebreaking Accused: John Wilson, Age: 15, shoemaker, Address: Warriston Close, Edinburgh (see National Records of Scotland; Reference AD14/33/428). --0-- 1833, 13 March: Trial papers relating to John Wilson for the crime of theft by housebreaking. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh Dates: 13 Mar 1833 Accused: John Wilson, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 14 years (see National Records of Scotland; Reference JC26/1833/575). --00--