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Transportation
William Wilson was transported on the Asia 1, departing 1st Apr 1822 and arriving 24th Jul 1822 with 192 passengers.
Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200
Asia 1 (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 149 (76) |
| 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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Old Bailey Proceedings Online (www.oldbaileyonline.org, version 8.0, 14 April 2021), October 1821, trial of WILLIAM WILSON (t18211024-59). WILLIAM WILSON, Theft > pocketpicking, 24th October 1821. 1332. WILLIAM WILSON was indicted for stealing, on the 22d of September , six pair of stockings, value 2 l.; six yards of linen, value 6 s.; half a yard of cambric, value 4 s.; one handkerchief, value 4 s., and one shirt, value 1 s., the goods of Richard Collins , from the person of Maria, his wife . MARIA COLLINS . I am the wife of Richard Collins , a porter , we live in Pitt-street, Bethnal-green. On Saturday, the 22d of September, between nine and ten in the evening, I was walking up Church-street, Bethnal-green , and at end of James-street my bundle was snatched from me; it contained the articles stated in the indictment - Only one person did it. I cannot swear to him. I called out Stop thief! and Murder! He ran down James-street. Woodward told me my bundle was safe, and in five minutes I saw Mrs. Morton with it. I gave information at the watch-house, and on Monday morning I found the prisoner in custody. JAMES MORTON . I am a silk dyer, and live in James-street, Bethnal-green. Between nine and ten o'clock in the evening of the 22d of September, I was sitting at my door, and heard a cry of thieves and murder from a female voice. I looked out and saw the prisoner running, about six yards off, the prosecutrix was close at his heels - I came up with him - he threw something away as he ran, it appeared to be a bundle. I secured him in a moment - the street was clear - there was nobody but him and the prosecutrix. My wife picked it up. ELIZA MORTON . I am the wife of the last witness, as he ran out I followed, and saw the prisoner throw the bundle away. I picked it up. WILLIAM STOKES . I am an officer. The prisoner was delivered into my charge. (Property produced and sworn to.) Prisoner's Defence. She said at the office that it was her master's property. GUILTY . Aged 18. Transported for Seven Years . First Middlesex Jury, before Mr. Common Sergeant. ----------------------------------------------------- Hulk Records. HO-9-8 5 p 9. (Portsmouth hulks) From Newgate, 17 Nov 1821. William Wilson, age 18, Felony, Tried 24 Oct 1821 at the Old Bailey, 7 years, NSW 26 Mar 1822.