Thomas Hughes

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Summary

Born
Jan 1793
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Oct 1824
Arrival
Feb 1825
Death
Jul 1854
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Hughes
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1793
Death: 20th Jul 1854
Age at death: 61
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Wilts. Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Oct 1824
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 22nd Feb 1825
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Thomas Hughes was transported on the Asia 1, departing 29th Oct 1824 and arriving 22nd Feb 1825 with 119 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 206
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

Luanne Fagan avatar
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on 27th October 2023

Thomas petitioned for his wife, Sarah, to join him in New South Wales. The 2nd petition was successful. Government servant to Mrs Bunker. Mrs Bunker possibly worked for George Druitt, Melville. Became a Farmer once his CP was granted.