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Transportation
Thomas Bevan was transported on the Batavia, departing 30th Sep 1817 and arriving 5th Apr 1818 with 220 passengers.
Batavia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 389 (196) |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Colonial Secretary index BEVAN, Thomas. Per "Batavia", 1818 1821 Dec 19 In Parramatta Gaol, sentenced to Port Macquarie. Petition for mitigation of sentence (Fiche 3211; 4/1863 p.76) 1821 Dec 27 On list of prisoners transported to Newcastle per "Elizabeth Henrietta" (Reel 6008; 4/3504A p.202) 1823 Feb On monthly return of prisoners punished at Newcastle; listed as John (Reel 6023; 4/1718 p.163)
Hulk Records. HO-9-4-(2 p 21) (Justitia at Woolwich) Received 18 Apr 1817. Thomas Bevan, age 21, Felony, Tried Middx, 19 Feb 1817, 7 years, Transp 3 Oct 1817.
Tried at the Old Bailey (online): THOMAS BEVAN, Theft > grand larceny, 19th February 1817. 456. THOMAS BEVAN was indicted for stealing, on the 4th of February , 15s. 8d. in monies numbered, and four 1l. notes , the property of William Franklin . WILLIAM FRANKLIN . I keep the Goat, in Grosvenor-street ; the prisoner was my servant . On the 3d of February, in the evening, he said that he was to take change for a 5l. note to Mr. Pedley, in Grosvenor-street, and that I was to deduct for the beer that was owing. The next morning, about nine o'clock, he asked me for the change - I gave him four 1l. notes, and 15s. 4d. - he did not give me the 5l. note. He went out for the pots, and I sent a person to look for him, who found the pots tied up to the railing. I went to Mr. Pedley, who said he had not brought the change. I took him in Golden-lane. THOMAS COOPER . I am servant to Mr. Pedley, in Grosvenor-street; we deal with Franklin. We did not send for change for a 5l. note at any time whatever. The prisoner used to bring our beer. WILLIAM WALKER . I am a tailor. I sold the prisoner a coat and waistcoat for 1l. 3s. - he gave me two 1l. notes, and I gave him change. I have parted with one of the notes-the prosecutor claimed the one I had left-(I produce it). WILLIAM REID. I am an officer. On the 14th of February, I took the prisoner in charge. He told me he bought the clothes in Field-lane. The prisoner said, if he had taken the notes the evening before, as he intended, we should never have taken him. WILLIAM FRANKLIN. The note produced is mine. GUILTY . Aged 21. Transported for Seven Years . Second Middlesex Jury, before Mr. Recorder. PUBLIC NOTICE. THE undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates, Free Pardon, or Tickets of Leave, during the last Week:- CERTIFICATES. Batavia ...... Thomas Bevan ; Sydney Gazette, Thurs 4 March 1824.