Thomas Bones

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Summary

Born
Jan 1805
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Aug 1836
Arrival
Nov 1836
Death
Oct 1872
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Bones
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1805
Death: 22nd Oct 1872
Age at death: 67

Crime

Convicted at: Sussex Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Aug 1836
Arrival: 15th Nov 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Bones was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 1st Aug 1836 and arriving 15th Nov 1836 with 261 passengers.

1825 Journey. On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.

Henry PorcherHenry Porcher (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 331 (168)
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 2nd May 2025

Adjourned Midsummer Sessions. Thomas Bones, labourer, charged with stealing at  Framfield, five fowls, the property of Thomas Norman and Henry Hefnsley. Seven years transportation. Sussex Advertiser, 21 Sep 1835.

Natalie Lonsdale avatar
45
on 24th October 2024

Thomas's younger brother Benjamin Bones was also transported for stealing fowls (11 chickens) and travelled on the Henry Porcher alongside Thomas.

Natalie Lonsdale avatar
45
on 24th October 2024

Transported for stealing 11 fowls.