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Transportation
Charles Wright was transported on the Gorgon, departing 31st Jan 1791 and arriving 21st Sep 1791 with 31 passengers.
Gorgon (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 154 |
| 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
Died. At his residence, Sutton Forest, on Wednesday, January 26, Mr. Charles Wright, at the advanced age of 93; he was much respected and regretted by a numerous circle of friends, leaving an affectionate wife and family to deplore their loss. He had been fifty-one years in the Colony. Sydney Herald, 4 Feb 1842. DIED. At her residence, Sutton Forest, on Wednesday, February 9, 1842, after a long and painful illness which she bore with Christian fortitude, Mrs. Mary Wright, aged sixty-four years, widow of Mr. Charles Wright, who only survived her deceased husband fourteen days. She was an affectionate parent, and her loss will be most felt by those who have long experienced her kindness. Sydney Herald, 25 Feb 1842.
Digitised Indent of Gorgon. Charles Wright, tried at York Qr Sess. 16 July 1789, 7 years. Note added later, (very faint) Waterman ?
Yorkshire, England, Quarter Session Records, 1637-1914 for Charles Wright Wakefield Indictment 1787 – 1791 And that Charles Wright late of the Castle of York in the West Riding of the county of York, labourer and John Justice late of the same place labourer, the eighteenth day of June in the twenty ninth year of the reign of our Lord the now King George the third with force and arms at Bradford in the said Riding one Bill of Exchange of the value of ten pence of the property of Andrew Hoster then and there found did then and there feloniously steal, take and carry away against the peace of the said Lord the now King, his crown and dignity and also against the storm of the statute in that case made and provided. Yorkshire, England, Quarter Session Records, 1637-1914 for Charles Wright Wakefield Order 1786 – 1790 Whereas Charles Wright late of the Castle of York in the West Riding of the county of York labourer and John Justice late of the same place, labourer have been indicted at the sessions of the peace holden by adjournment at Bradford as abovesaid, for a felony by them severally committed within the said Riding whereof they have been found guilty by verdict of their country and thereupon have been sentenced to be transported into foreign parts beyond the seas for the term of seven years to such place as his Majesty in his Privy Council shall order and direct. It is ordered by this court that the said Charles Wright and John Justice be transported accordingly and that they be severely committed to his Majesty’s gaol, the Castle of York there to be confined in safe custody until the time of their transportation. To: William Clayton, Gentleman Gaoler or Keeper of his Majesty’s Gaol the Castle of York. Capias Awarded.
..The memorial of Charles Wright Most humbly states That memorialist arrived in the colony on the ship Gorgon in the year 1791 under sentence of transportation during life, but now under the indulgence of emancipation. That memorialist is a married man and has a family of 3 children and conceiving a high opinion of the land and soil of that part of the country lately discovered by Charles Throsby Esquire and having never received any indulgence of this sort. Most humbly prays Your Excellency will be pleased to grant unto memorialist a portion of land in that part of such extent and in such situation as may in Your Excellency's wisdom and benevolence seem meet. And memorialist as in Duty bound will every pray." "I do hereby certify that I know memorialist and believe him to be a deserving character. Charles Throsby."
..The memorial of Charles Wright Most humbly states That memorialist arrived in the colony on the ship Gorgon in the year 1791 under sentence of transportation during life, but now under the indulgence of emancipation. That memorialist is a married man and has a family of 3 children and conceiving a high opinion of the land and soil of that part of the country lately discovered by Charles Throsby Esquire and having never received any indulgence of this sort. Most humbly prays Your Excellency will be pleased to grant unto memorialist a portion of land in that part of such extent and in such situation as may in Your Excellency's wisdom and benevolence seem meet. And memorialist as in Duty bound will every pray." "I do hereby certify that I know memorialist and believe him to be a deserving character. Charles Throsby."
1828 - 1828 New South Wales, Australia Census Charles Wright. Age; 67. F. S. Ship; Gorgan - 1791. 7 years. { Landholder - Sutton Forest. 60 acres. 10 acres cleared. ..... Mary Wright. Age; 50. F. S. Ship; Kendy - 1810 **[Canada - 1810] 7 years John Wright. Age; 17. Born Colony William Wright; Age; 14. Born Colony Charles Wright. Age; 10. Born Colony ** Wife Mary James per Canada - 1810 **