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Transportation
Thomas Blandthorn was transported on the Joseph Somes, departing 2nd Jun 1847 and arriving 24th Sep 1847 with 251 passengers.
Built 1845 at London. Wood ship of 780 Tons. The owner was Thomas Colyer of Kent, the son-in-law of Joseph Somes. Two voyages with transport convicts to Australia: 1845/1846: 1847: 248 male people (known as "exiles" landed at Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria and 1 went on to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). Queen Victoria had decreed that all of these men (many of them youths from Parkhurst, Isle of Wight) should be treated as "free" upon arrival (significant backlash to transported criminals at this time).
Joseph Somes (generic)References
| Primary Source | Lancashire County Quarter Sessions Petitions [QSP 3116-3138] Bill of costs of prosecution of Thomas Blanthorn and John Blanthorn QSP/3118/174 c1840 http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/A2A/records.aspx?cat=055-q_8-66&cid=-1&Gsm=2008-06-18 Index to Assisted British Immigration 1839-1871 - VPRS 14 |
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Convict Notes
Height: 5' 3/4"; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Florid; Eyes: Brown; Smallpox scars
Arrived Point Henry Geelong 24 Sep 1847 May have been convicted with his brother, John.