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Maria Wilson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Mar 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Maria Wilson
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Housemaid

Crime

Crime: Stealing clothes
Convicted at: Ireland, Waterford
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Nov 1837
Ship: Diamond
Arrival: 29th Mar 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Maria Wilson was transported on the Diamond, departing 29th Nov 1837 and arriving 29th Mar 1838 with 160 passengers.

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Primary SourceAustralia Convict Printed Indentures.

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Convict Notes

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on 13th June 2020

The convict indentures state that Maria Wilson was 25 years old. She could read; religion Protestant; status single and a native of Dublin City. She was a house maid and good needle woman. Maria was convicted of stealing clothes at Waterford on 20 October 1837 and sentenced to 7 years. She had one prior conviction and served 1 months. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 7 inches; complexion dark ruddy and freckled; hair dark brown and eyes grey. Transport number 148. Prisoner number 147-38. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1842(42/242).