Thomas Brown

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Summary

Born
Jan 1794
Conviction
Arson
Departure
Jul 1844
Arrival
Nov 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Brown
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1794
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Arson
Convicted at: Stafford Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Jul 1844
Ship: Agincourt
Arrival: 9th Nov 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Brown was transported on the Agincourt, departing 6th Jul 1844 and arriving 9th Nov 1844 with 224 passengers.

AgincourtAgincourt (generic)

References

Primary SourceLibraries Tasmania. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 114
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

Iris Dunne avatar
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on 12th November 2020

**There are 2 Thomas Browns on this ship Conduct Record: aged 50, Trade Farm Labourer, Widower, Tried 9 March 1844 for Arson (setting fire to a stack of straw), Sentence 15 years, Religion: Church of England, Ticket of Leave 16 March 1852, Conditional Pardon 19 Dec. 1854 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-83$init=CON33-1-83P34 Norfolk Island Indents: as per ship Lady Franklin 1846 (also with the other Thomas Brown) https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON17-1-1$init=CON17-1-1P258 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON17-1-1$init=CON17-1-1P259

Jan Penrose avatar
9
on 9th November 2020

Lit a neighbour's staw stack on fire

Garry avatar
2
on 9th March 2012

he stole some bread from a shop owner

State Library of Queensland on 9th March 2012

He was normal as a young boy, but as his family hit money troubles he had to steal food to feed them.

State Library of Queensland on 9th March 2012

he had one boy and a wife

State Library of Queensland on 9th March 2012

his parents had no criminal record either

State Library of Queensland on 9th March 2012

he had also stolen bread three other times and got away with it