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Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Ferguson was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | 1831 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Bussorah Merchant - 1831 |
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Convict Notes
1831 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Bussorah Merchant - 1831 Prisoners No; 31 - 2159 Indent No; 28 Name; Thomas Ferguson Age; 27 years. Unable to Read & write. Married - 1 child [Female] Native Place; Antrim Trade or calling; Dealer Offence; Robbing Warehouse Trial; Antrim - 11 April 1831 - 7 years Previous Convictions; Height; 5 ft. 7 in Assigned; Jas. Bates. Prospect Remarks; WIFE; Mary McMahon or Ferguson per last ship 1831 - WIFE; Margaret McMahon or Ferguson arrived in the Colony per Palambam - 1831 Refer; Prisoners; No; 277 - 31. Indent No; 71