Thomas Bunce

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Summary

Born
Jan 1874
Conviction
Stealing a pig
Departure
Apr 1824
Arrival
Jul 1824
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Bunce
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1874
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Farmer & ploughman

Crime

Convicted at: Oxford Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Apr 1824
Ship: Chapman
Arrival: 27th Jul 1824
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Bunce was transported on the Chapman, departing 6th Apr 1824 and arriving 27th Jul 1824 with 180 passengers.

The Chapman ship was built at Whitby, England in 1777, rebuilt in 1811 and refurbed in 1815. Tonnage: 558 The 1817 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia is not yet fully recorded on this web site - currently being updated. A mutiny occurred on this voyage with 7 men killed and many others wounded. (200 male convicts embarked) 1824 voyage from England to Van Diemen's Land (180 male convicts). 1826 voyage from England to Van Diemen's Land (100 male convicts, 2 escaped). Royal Staff guards & 19 private passengers.

ChapmanChapman (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 143 (73)
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

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Place of origin: Caulcott, Oxfordshire Height; 5 ft 8 inches aged 40 years old Trade; Farmer, Plough. 1853 - Departures. Departure port: Launceston per Ship: Yarra Yarra Ship to colony: Chapman. Bound to: Melbourne as a Steerage passenger. Free by servitude. Departure date: 20 Feb 1853