John Thomas

Summary

Born
Jan 1797
Conviction
Highway robbery
Departure
Nov 1817
Arrival
Jun 1818
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Thomas
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1797
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1817
Arrival: 11th Jun 1818
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Thomas was transported on the Lady Castlereagh, departing 30th Nov 1817 and arriving 11th Jun 1818 with 303 passengers.

Lady CastlereaghLady Castlereagh (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 403 (203)
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

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1817 - Old Bailey On Line Born; 1797 Tried; 2 July 1817 - Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of highway robbery (feloniously assaulting John Phipps , on the king's highway, on the 14th of June, putting him in fear, and taking from his person, and against his will, one coat, value 7s.; one pair of trousers, value 10s.; two waistcoats, value 6s., and one handkerchief, value 6d.). Found guilty, lesser offence 1818 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Lady Castlereagh - 1 May 1818 Age; 22 Native Place; London Trade or calling; Seaman Trial where & Date; Middlesex - 2 Jul 1817 Sentence; 14 years Height; 5 ft. 2 1/2 in Eyes; Hazel Hair; Brown Completion; Fair Ruddy 1818 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters Ship; Lady Castlereagh - 1 May 1818 Indent No; 42. . Age; 22 1818 - 13 Oct. Breaking and Entering in Dwelling house. Employed on Public Works. Sentence; 50 Lashes and 4 months in Goal Gang. 1818 - 3 Dec. Assaulting and Beating Edward Costello [In Goal Gang]. Sentence; 100 Lashes and confined in a cell at nights 1821 - 4 Jun. Being on the Premises of J Westrook at Night with intent to steal. Sentence; 50 Lashes and confined at nights. 1822 - Employed on the Public Works at Hobart Town. 1830 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania Indent No; 42. John Thomas. Employment/Remarks; Public Works 1834 - 24 Oct. Tasmania, Australia, Convict Court and Selected Records. F. S. 24 Oct 1834 - . Trade; Shoemaker. Offence; Forgery