Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Bonsill was transported on the Palmyra, departing 4th Mar 1846 and arriving 22nd Aug 1846 with 312 passengers.
Previously named "Lady Palmira". Built 1820 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 602 Tons.
Palmyra (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 40 |
| 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
Conduct Record: aged 32, Trade Farm Laborer, Tried 5 January 1846 (or 1845), Transported for Stealing 2 Smock Frocks (2nd conviction), Single, Brother onboard, TL 23 December 1851 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-81$init=CON33-1-81P33 Conduct Record: Tried inn Launceston 15 September 1803 for Sheepstealing, Sentence 8 years https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON37-1-10$init=CON37-1-10P63 Employment 1849 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON30-1-2$init=CON30-1-2P101JPG
Thomas Bonsell has his name recorded incorrectly on conviction, Bonsell is the correct spelling, not Bonsill. Thomas's brother was also convicted at the same court and was also on this ship. His place of living at the time of conviction was Market Bosworth, Leicestershire