Thomas Bell

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Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1829
Arrival
Dec 1829
Death
Nov 1835
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Bell
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: 17th Nov 1835
Age at death: 29
Occupation: Farmer

Crime

Convicted at: Kent Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Jul 1829
Arrival: 14th Dec 1829
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Bell was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 13th Jul 1829 and arriving 14th Dec 1829 with 200 passengers.

Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.

Surrey Or SurrySurrey Or Surry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 115 (60)
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

Robyn Everist avatar
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on 12th February 2026

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON18-1-19/CON18-1-19P61 Description record showing age at transportation and occupation Hop Grower

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 26th May 2021

New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Year; 1835 No; 1226 Name; Thomas Bell Ship; Surry Noted against name; EXECUTED - 17 Nov 1835