Thomas Adams

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Nov 1835
Arrival
Feb 1836
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Adams
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Farmer & ploughman

Crime

Convicted at: Stafford Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Nov 1835
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 21st Feb 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Adams was transported on the Asia 1, departing 5th Nov 1835 and arriving 21st Feb 1836 with 292 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 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 207 (106). Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON31-1-2,174,140,L,80
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

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
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on 15th September 2013

N.B. There are 2 Thomas Adams on this voyage of the Asia, 1836. Thomas Adams was convicted at Stafford on 15/10/1834 for stealing a game cockbird. 7yr sentence. Previously imprisoned for poaching. Hulk Report: Orderly Ship Surgeon's Report: Very well behaved. Single man; brown eyes; stout made; 5'4 1/4"; ploughman/farmer; aged 23yrs on arrival. Native place - Uttoxter, Staffordshire. Assignments in Colony. Ticket of Leave 06/10/1840 Free Certificate 1841