Thomas Dougherty

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Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Dec 1842
Arrival
Apr 1843
Death
Mar 1882
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Dougherty
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 17th Mar 1882
Age at death: 57
Occupation: Boatbuilder

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Tyrone
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th Dec 1842
Arrival: 4th Apr 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Dougherty was transported on the North Briton, departing 20th Dec 1842 and arriving 4th Apr 1843 with 180 passengers.

Departed from Dublin. 178 male convicts on board. 1 Death: Michael McDaniel died on board.

North BritonNorth Briton (generic)

References

Primary SourceVDL Founders & Survivors Convicts Campbell Town convict brick trail (AC84)

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Convict Notes

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Trial 3 Aug 1842 for stealing from his master. Family: father Andrew; mother or step Margaret; half brother William Desc: single, 5'2" tall, literate, RC, from Tyrone IRE, aged 17. Trades: labourer (IRE); boat builder / timber transporter (VDL) Abscondings: 26 Apr 1844 Deloraine Probation Station - apprehended 3 May 1844 16 Dec 1845 Dover Port Esperance Probation Station - apprehended 23 Dec 1845 30 Dec 1845 Dover Port Esperance Probation Station- apprehended 6 Jan 1846 Certificate of Freedom 17 Mar 1849 Married Agnes Ann Braddy (born VDL) 21 Feb 1853 in Hobart. They had 11 children in 23 years Residences: Port Davey, Strahan, Esperance TAS Died 17 Mar 1883 at Esperance TAS. Accidently drowned. Inquest undertaken