Thomas Ashton

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Mar 1842
Arrival
Jul 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Ashton
Gender: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Drummondsville Court Martial
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Mar 1842
Ship: Candahar
Arrival: 20th Jul 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Ashton was transported on the Candahar, departing 26th Mar 1842 and arriving 20th Jul 1842 with 251 passengers.

CandaharCandahar (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 58
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

Claims

"Researching on behalf of the Ashton family - checking for connections to James Henry Ashton"

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on 22nd August 2025

Who was Thomas Ashton? What was his life before transportation? Did he have family? Hoping to uncover his story and share that here in the near future.