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Transportation
Richard Wilson was transported on the Hooghley, departing 25th Jul 1834 and arriving 18th Nov 1834 with 261 passengers.
The Hooghley was built in London in 1819. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Hooghley in 1825, 1828, 1831 and 1834. 1831 Voyage - Hooghley. Shipping; Intelligence. ARRIVALS. From Cork, on Tuesday last, whence she sailed the 24th June last, the ship, Hooghley,309 tons, Captain Reeves, with- 184 female prisoners. Surgeon superintendent, James Ellis, Esq. this vessel brings out ten free settlers and 20 children, as steerage passengers. Source; The Sydney Herald. Mon 3 Oct 1831. Page 4. Shipping Intelligence.
Hooghley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 418 |
| 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
Richard Wilson, Arrived: per Hooghly 4, 18 Nov 1834; at Sydney NSW; Age: 22 years; Education: Reads & Writes; Religion: Protestant; Marriage Status: Single; Born at London ENG]; Employment: Plasterer & smiths labourer; Trial Crime: Highway robbery, Trial Court: Berkshire Quarter Sessions, Tried at [BRK ENG], 08 Apr 1834, Trial Sentence: 7 years; Previous convictions: 1 year; Height in feet & inches: 5 5.25; Complexion: Ruddy; Hair: Dark brown; Eyes: Hazel; Marks or Scars: Yes; Original Remarks: Brother-in-Law William Edwards. Ticket of Leave Number: 39/0102 Year: 1839; Allowed to remain in the District of St Vincent; Name: Richard Wilson; Place of Trial: Berkshire [BRK ENG],Quarter Sessions, Ship: Hooghley, Year: 1834.