Walter Wilson

Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Arson
Departure
Dec 1817
Arrival
Oct 1818
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

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

Crime

Crime: Arson
Convicted at: Cambray Court Martial
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Dec 1817
Ship: Tottenham
Arrival: 14th Oct 1818
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Walter Wilson was transported on the Tottenham, departing 31st Dec 1817 and arriving 14th Oct 1818 with 201 passengers.

TottenhamTottenham (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 9 (6)
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 23rd October 2024

War Office Records. Registers Court Martial. https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1606814005/view Private Walter Wilson, Coldstream Guards, Tried at Cambray, 10 June 1817, Laid before the Prince Regent, 8 Sept 1817. Charges, Wilfully setting fire, and stealing sundry articles belonging to his Master. Sentenced to be hanged by the Court, but recommended & in consequence the Sentence was commuted for Transportation for 14 years. ------------------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. WILSON, Walter. Per "Tottenham", 1818 1821 Sep 8 Oakes' Gang. On list of all persons victualled from H.M. Magazines (Reel 6016; 4/5781 p.119) 1825 May On return of the sick prisoners at Melville Island between 1 Nov 1824 and 30 Apr 1825 (Reel 6066; 4/1802 p.59)