Thomas Gibson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Aug 1826
Arrival
Nov 1826
Death
Dec 1843
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Gibson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: 22nd Dec 1843
Age at death: 41
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Norfolk Town and Borough of Great Yarmouth Session of Oyer and Terminer, Peace and Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Aug 1826
Ship: Speke
Arrival: 26th Nov 1826
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Thomas Gibson was transported on the Speke, departing 5th Aug 1826 and arriving 26th Nov 1826 with 156 passengers.

SpekeSpeke (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 52
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 19th April 2026

Hulk Records. HO-9-4-4. Page 22 Justitia Hulk Received 23 May 1826. Thomas Gibson, age 24, Stg Wg. Appl. Tried at Gt. Yarmouth Sess, 19 April 1826, Life, Transported 26 July 1826.

D Wong avatar
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on 6th March 2018

29/4/1826 Norfolk Chronicle Norfolk, England: YARMOUTH. April 27 Sentence of Death was recorded against Thomas Gibson, for stealing two shawls and a silk handkerchief, the property of R. Manser. 1841: TOL - Wollongong 13/2/1843: TOL Passport 23/12/1843: Convict Death Register - Thomas Gibson died at Clarence River, NSW.