Theophilus Rosser Jones

Edit

Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Making threats
Departure
May 1834
Arrival
Sep 1834
Death
Jan 1835
Step 0 of 0

Personal Information

Name: Theophilus Rosser Jones
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 21st Jan 1835
Age at death: 27
Occupation: Surveyor
Aliases: Rosser Theophilus Jones, Roser Theophilus Jones

Crime

Convicted at: Brecon Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 23rd May 1834
Arrival: 4th Sep 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Theophilus Rosser Jones was transported on the William Metcalf, departing 23rd May 1834 and arriving 4th Sep 1834 with 241 passengers.

William MetcalfWilliam Metcalf (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 364. Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON31-1-26,156,15,L,80
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

Claims

No one has claimed Theophilus Rosser Jones yet.

Photos

Become a supporter to manage photos for this convict.

No photos have been added for Theophilus Rosser Jones.

Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 10th September 2025

Transported for extorting money by threatening to accuse of an unnatural crime CON18-1-22 Image 36 Aged; 26 years old. Trade; Land Surveyor 1835 - BURIALS IN THE WESLEYAN CHURCH - PORT ARTHUR - 1835 Date; 26 January 1835. aged 26 years old, Labourer. Port Arthur

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
106
on 9th January 2013

Charged with extorting money by threatening, with 2 others. Brecon Assizes 22/03/1834. 14yr sentence. Gaol Report: addicted to dissolute habits. Friends highly respectable. Transported to Van Diemen's Land on the 'William Metcalfe", arriving 04/09/1834. Ship Surgeon's Report: Orderly Married - wife Elizabeth & 1 child at Native Place - Tredegar. Convict no. 38085. 2nd Class Chain Gang. Died at Port Arthur Penal Settlement, Van Diemens Land 24/01/1835.