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Transportation
Thomas Gorman was transported on the Nile, departing 18th Sep 1857 and arriving 1st Jan 1858 with 271 passengers.
Nile (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/18, Page Number 230. UK, Prison Commission Records, 1770-1951; Newgate Prison; Registers of Prisoners; to 1862. |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
NOTE: A second Thomas Gorman, also born in 1823 and also tried at the Old Bailey, arrived in WA per Lord Dalhousie in 1863. He had received a life sentence, and was granted a ToL in 1865. Several newspaper reports from 1865 onwards feature Thomas Gorman's run-ins with the law. It's likely this man was the Lord Dalhousie transportee, not Thomas Gorman per Nile.
OTHER: 25 November, 1861: Thomas Gorman, #4776, stonemason, received his Certificate of Freedom (having previously held a Ticket of Leave for the Swan district). This record lists him as single (Western Australia, Australia, Convict Records, 1846-1930; Miscellaneous; Tickets of Leave, Swan District, 1859-1866). --00--
IN WA: From his Fremantle jail record: GORMAN, Thomas; #4776, arrived 1 Jan 1858 per Nile Date of Birth: 1823 Marital Status: Married 2 children Occupation: Waterman Literacy: Semiliterate Sentence Place: London, London, England Crime: Larceny Sentence Period: 10 years Previous Convictions: Yes Ticket of Leave Date: 19 Jul 1858 (https://fremantleprison.com.au/). --00--
IN PRISON: 2 October, 1851: Thomas Gorman was sent from Newgate to the Boro Gaol, Northampton (UK, Prison Commission Records, 1770-1951; Newgate Prison; Registers of Prisoners; to 1862). --0-- 6 November, 1855: He was granted a Licence (parole), but this was revoked on 13 July 1857. At some time after 13 July he was sent to Chatham, a public works prison for male convicts, east of London at St Mary’s Island in Kent. From there he was sent aboard the Nile for transportation to WA (https://www.prisonhistory.org). --00--
TRIAL: Old Bailey -- 7 July 1851: #1496. THOMAS GORMAN, stealing 1 handkerchief, value 2s.; the goods of Charles Wensley, from his person. CHARLES WENSLEY. I am a licensed victualler. On 30th June, about 11 o'clock at night, I was in Fleet-street, and when near Farringdon-street I felt a tug at my pocket—I turned round and saw the prisoner throw away my handkerchief, which I had in my pocket a minute or two before—I collared him, picked up the handkerchief, and took him to the station—this is the handkerchief (produced.) Prisoner. Q. Where did you first see me? A. At the end of Fleet-street, leading into Farringdon-street; between there was a man and woman standing near you—I did not accuse one of them. FRANCIS STANWAY (City-policeman, 311.) The prisoner was given into my custody with this handkerchief. Prisoner's Defence. I was talking to three people at the corner of Fleet-street; this man turned back, picked up something, and hallooed "Police!" I did not make any resistance. GUILTY. Aged 28. (The prisoner was further charged with having been before convicted: to which he pleaded guilty.) (Henry Webb and John Mark Bull, of the City police, and Inspector Brannan, of the G division, deposed to the prisoner having been convicted several times, to his being a trainer of young thieves, and getting his living by thieving.) Transported for Ten Years (https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/). --00--
IN PRISON: 1 July, 1851: Thomas Gorman, 28, a poulterer from Clerkenwell was admitted to Newgate prison in London, having been committed for trial by Ald Sir P Laurie, on a charge of stealing a handkerchief from Charles Wensley (UK, Prison Commission Records, 1770-1951; Newgate Prison; Registers of Prisoners, to 1862). A poulterer was a merchant who dealt in poultry and poultry products (see Dictionary of Old Occupations at familyresearcher.co.uk). —0—