John Wright

Summary

Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Violence to a superior officer
Departure
Oct 1845
Arrival
Nov 1845
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Wright
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier/labourer

Crime

Convicted at: Court Martial, St Helena
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Oct 1845
Arrival: 10th Nov 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Wright was transported on the Gilbert Henderson, departing 1st Oct 1845 and arriving 10th Nov 1845 with 26 passengers.

Gilbert HendersonGilbert Henderson (generic)

References

Primary SourceConduct Record: CON37/1/2 Page 572 Indent: CON16/1/3 Pages 162-163 Other Records: CON13/1/10 Pages 127-128 CON13/1/10 Page 135 CON13/1/10 Page 136

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 22nd May 2025

No; 572 TRIAL; 11 Nov 1844 Offence; striking Sergeant Cooper St Helena Reg't - 3 years & 67th Regt - 2 years 1852 - Marriage Permissions. John Wright. Ship/free: Gilbert Henderson Ellen Murphy. Ship/free: Waverley 1852 - Married - 17 March 1852. Church of St Joseph. John Wright. aged 27 years old, Trade; Wool sorter Ellen Murphy aged 22 years old. Servant