Thomas Batkin

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Escaping/returning from transportation
Departure
Oct 1831
Arrival
Feb 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Batkin
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Warwick Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Oct 1831
Ship: Elizabeth
Arrival: 14th Feb 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Batkin was transported on the Elizabeth, departing 3rd Oct 1831 and arriving 14th Feb 1832 with 220 passengers.

1828 - Elizabeth arrived from Ireland with Female Irish Convicts. Total No Embarked; 194. Drowned on voyage; 1 Died on Board; 1. Total mustered 192 on arrival at Sydney Cove 12 January 1828. 16 Children on Board Walter Cock - Commander Joseph H Hughes - Surgeon Superintendent.

ElizabethElizabeth (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 192
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 22nd April 2026

Thomas Batkins was originally transported on the Governor Ready, having been transported for life for sheep stealing at the age of 17. Most of his record of conduct after his second transportation ( aged 21) is recorded on the Conduct record for the Governor Ready.