William Wilson

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Oct 1812
Arrival
Jun 1813
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

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

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Southhampton Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Oct 1812
Ship: Fortune
Arrival: 11th Jun 1813
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Wilson was transported on the Fortune, departing 31st Oct 1812 and arriving 11th Jun 1813 with 200 passengers.

FortuneFortune (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 88
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

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 17th November 2025

Colonial Secretary Index. WILSON, William. Per "Fortune", 1813 1821 Servant to Colonel George Johnston; in charge of stock at Illawarra. Petition for conditional pardon (Fiche 3211; 4/1863 pp.105-105a)

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 16th November 2025

At Winchester, … Wm Wilson for horse-stealing; ... received sentence of death;  Bristol Times, 14 March 1812.  A respite was received, on Saturday last, for William Wilson, … till further orders.  Sun, 28 March 1812.