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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Henderson was transported on the William Jardine, departing 10th Aug 1844 and arriving 20th Nov 1844 with 270 passengers.
William Jardine (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 152 |
| 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
Parents were Margaret Penman and Thomas Henderson, cabinet maker. Grandfather was Peter (Patrick) Henderson from Kinross. Wife in Scotland was Grace Watts. Wife in Australia was Ann Fox. Died at Glamorgan, Tasmania in 1861.
Thomas HENDERSON was convicted at Edinburgh, Scotland on 14 May 1844 for stealing a mahogany plank. Previous conviction. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'William Jardine' arriving 20 Nov 1844. A cabinet maker, aged 28yrs; 5'7", married, 3 children, fair complexion, dk brown hair, Hazel eyes. Wife - Grace Native Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland. VDL: 15mth Probation Period. Station Gang: Rocky Hills.