Thomas Fitzgerald

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Mar 1865
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Fitzgerald
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 30th Mar 1865
Age at death: 45
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Saint Georges, Bermuda, Court Martial
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Apr 1843
Ship: Cressy
Arrival: 28th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Fitzgerald was transported on the Cressy, departing 28th Apr 1843 and arriving 28th Aug 1843 with 296 passengers.

CressyCressy (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 300
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 15th September 2024

Place of origin: Mayo Aged; 23 years old Offence; Desertion - 2 1/2 years absent

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 15th September 2024

1865 - Deaths. General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 14 Jan 1865 Ship: Cressy. Place of origin: Ireland Date of death: 30 Mar 1865 Cause of death; Phthisis Pulmonarias [Phthisis pulmonalis is a progressively wasting or consumptive condition, especially referring to pulmonary tuberculosis]