Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Thomas Hill was transported on the Gorgon, departing 31st Jan 1791 and arriving 21st Sep 1791 with 31 passengers.
Gorgon (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 153 (78) |
| 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
References to Elizabeth (Thomas) as wife to Thomas (Hill) may refer to Thomas (Hill WILLIAM & ANN) on this Website.
There is no “dd” against this man's name — it was the Thomas HILL who was tried in Somerset who died during the voyage. “At the adjourned Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the county of Surrey, held at the Town-Hall at St. Margaret's Hill, … Thomas Hill, for stealing lead, was sentenced for transportation for seven years.” (Reading Mercury, 2 March 1789) The Gorgon arrived in Sydney on 21 Sep 1791 and by 4 Nov 1791 Thomas HILL had arrived at Norfolk Island on the ship Atlantic. He left on 19 Feb 1796 on the ship Reliance, because his sentence had expired. It was exactly 7 years and one day since his conviction on 18 Feb 1789. This was the man who had a long-term relationship with Elizabeth THOMAS on Norfolk Island. Elizabeth later married James WATERSON.
Digitised Indent of Gorgon. Thomas Hill, tried at Surrey Qr. Sess. 18 Feb 1789, 7 years. DD. D.D. - Died during the voyage.