Thomas Chinnery

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Arson
Departure
Jan 1856
Arrival
Mar 1856
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Chinnery
Gender: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Arson
Convicted at: Essex. Assizes Chelmsford
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Jan 1856
Arrival: 29th Mar 1856
Place of Arrival: Western Australia

Transportation

Thomas Chinnery was transported on the William Hammond, departing 3rd Jan 1856 and arriving 29th Mar 1856 with 250 passengers.

William HammondWilliam Hammond (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/18, Page Number 158
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

State Library of Queensland on 22nd March 2012

Thomas was charged with burning his bosses barn down after a pay dispute. It sounds like he failed to the the work he was requested to do properly or at all, and therefore he boss, John Hawkins, refused to pay him.