Matthew Wilson

Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Jun 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Jan 1879
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Personal Information

Name: Matthew Wilson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: 1st Jan 1879
Age at death: 67

Crime

Convicted at: Westmoreland, Kendal Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jun 1842
Ship: Emily
Arrival: 24th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Matthew Wilson was transported on the Emily, departing 25th Jun 1842 and arriving 24th Nov 1842 with 240 passengers.

Emily 2 departed Dublin 13/7/1844.

EmilyEmily (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 132 Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1447773 Conduct Record: CON33/1/31 Description List: CON18/1/34 Indent: CON14/1/17 Pages 150-151 Muster Roll: CON28/1/1
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 22nd April 2025

No; 7527. Trial; 22 October 1841. Offence; Stealing 9 fowls Previous convictions; - 6 months - Stealing 6/-, 3 months - Neglect of family - 3 times Trade; Ploughman. Height; 5 ft 8 1/2 inches aged 30 years old Status; Married. Wife Jane at Native Place. 1872 - Launceston Invalid Depot: POL709-1-10 page 115 (06 May 1872 to 08 Jul 1873) 1873 - Cascades Invalid Depot: POL709-1-11 page 110 (01 Aug 1873 to 30 Jun 1874) 1879 - Cornelian Bay Cemetery. Date of burial: 26 Aug 1879 Last known residence: New Town Pauper Institution, New Town. Died from Dementia, Pauper. Grave No; 291