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Thomas Fleming

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Summary

Born
Jan 1833
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Dec 1852
Arrival
May 1853
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Fleming
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1833
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Gardener/Nurseryman

Crime

Crime: Stealing money
Convicted at: York, City of York Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Dec 1852
Ship: St Vincent
Arrival: 26th May 1853
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Fleming was transported on the St Vincent, departing 28th Dec 1852 and arriving 26th May 1853 with 214 passengers.

St VincentSt Vincent (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 632
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

Dianne Jones avatar
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on 22nd July 2022

IN VDL: 26 May, 1853: On arrival in VDL, Thomas Fleming was listed as convict #27909, an imperfect gardener, 20 years old, 5’2½” tall with black hair, blue eyes and a sallow complexion. He was single, Roman Catholic, and semi-illiterate. Native place: Leeds. Of his offence, he said he had been transported for picking pockets, and 17 shillings was taken. He had four previous convictions for picking pockets and one for vagrancy. Family: Mother Ellen; brother Patrick; sisters Mary, Catherine and Ellen – all at his native place (http://foundersandsurvivors.org/pubsearch/convict/chain/ai23842). For further details see his VDL Conduct record at (https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-115$init=CON33-1-115p64). --00--

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 22nd July 2022

VOYAGE: From the medical journal of the St Vincent, by Thomas Somerville, Surgeon Superintendent, Folio 2: 24 February, 1853: Thomas Fleming, aged 18, convict; sick or hurt, constipation; put on sick list, 24 February 1853, discharged duty 25 February 1853.” (https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C4106910) --00--

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 22nd July 2022

TRIAL: 3 January, 1848: Thomas Fleming was convicted and sentenced at the York Quarter Sessions to 7 years’ transportation for stealing money from the person (https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-115$init=CON33-1-115p64). --0--