Thomas Brookesmore

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Summary

Born
Jan 1786
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
May 1841
Arrival
Sep 1841
Death
Jan 1867
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Brookesmore
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1786
Death: 1st Jan 1867
Age at death: 81
Occupation: Farmer

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Worcestershire Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th May 1841
Arrival: 12th Sep 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Brookesmore was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 15th May 1841 and arriving 12th Sep 1841 with 204 passengers.

The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)

WestmorelandWestmoreland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 316
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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