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Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Hester was transported on the London, departing 15th Mar 1844 and arriving 9th Jul 1844 with 250 passengers.
1851 Voyage - Ship; London. 611 tons. From Kingston 20 Dec with 285 male convicts
London (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 42. Tasmanian Archives - convict records. |
| 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
Thomas HESTER was convicted at Middlesex, London on 27 Dec 1843 for obtaining a bridle and saddle under false pretence. Previous conviction for stealing. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'London' arriving 10 July 1844. Ship Surgeon's Report: "exemplary". Aged 41yrs; single man; farm labourer & ploughman, Protestant, literate, ruddy complexion, red hair, Hazel eyes. Native place of birth: Longford, near Windsor. Father: George Brother: Frederick Sister: Louisa (ref. family details as recorded on Convict Indent) In the Colony: 15 mth Probation Period. Station Gang: Maria Island (off the east coast of Tasmania) Emerged from Gang Oct 1845. 11 January 1848: Ticket of Leave granted. 1849: Larceny, under 5 pounds. Ticket of Leave revoked. 27 Aug 1850: Ticket of Leave restored. 10 April 1854: Charged with embezzling 15 pounds. 2 yrs imprisonment - at New Norfolk. 25 April 1857: Free Certificate.