Thomas Billingham

Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Sep 1845
Arrival
Dec 1845
Death
Feb 1880
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Billingham
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: 24th Feb 1880
Age at death: 56
Occupation: Carpenter

Crime

Convicted at: Northampton Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Sep 1845
Arrival: 30th Dec 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Billingham was transported on the Pestonjee Bomanjee, departing 6th Sep 1845 and arriving 30th Dec 1845 with 300 passengers.

Built 1835 at Dumbarton, Scotland. Wood barque of 595 Tons.

Pestonjee BomanjeePestonjee Bomanjee (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 389 (196)
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

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Libraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON33-1-74 Image 24 Offence; House breaking [& stealing bacon & butter] - 2nd conviction 1870 - 1876 - Health & Welfare Name: Billingham, Thomas. Age: 44 years old. Pauper Port Arthur - Admission dates: 1870 Ship to colony: Pestongee Bomangee 1876 - Health & Welfare Name: Billingham, Thomas. Age: 53 Also known as: Bellengham, Thomas Description: Pauper or invalid - Cascades Invalid Depot Admission dates: 24 Jun 1876 to 24 Jul 1876 Ship to colony: Pestongee Bomangee 1880 - Died at Invalid Depot New Town -24 February 1880