Thomas Kirkham

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Sep 1833
Arrival
Jan 1834
Death
Jun 1868
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Kirkham
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 2nd Jun 1868
Age at death: 54
Occupation: Painter & glazier

Crime

Convicted at: Warwick Session Peace
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1833
Arrival: 14th Jan 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Kirkham was transported on the Southworth, departing 21st Sep 1833 and arriving 14th Jan 1834 with 191 passengers.

SouthworthSouthworth (generic)

References

Primary SourceTasmanian Libraries. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 228
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 24th March 2025

1868 - General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 04 Apr 1868 Ship: Southworth, Place of origin: Salop, Trade; Painter Date of death: 02 Jun 1868, aged 52 years old from fatty degeneration of kidney and liver

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 4th September 2024

FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOL Orphan Number: 3090 Orphan: Albert KIRKHAM Mother: CAMPBELL, Ellen Father: KIRKHAM, Thomas Mother's ship: Father's ship: Southworth 2 Age when admitted: 8yrs Date admitted: 27 Jan 1863 Date discharged: 1 May 1868, 4 Aug 1870 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Manton Jackson, New Norfolk, Richard Cloak, Old Beach Remarks: won 15/- Fox's Bequest Jan 1868 - father prisoner - mother free References: SWD26/4, 26/6, 27, 32/1, HAP1871/63, NS1637/1p64 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=3090 Orphan Number: 3091 Orphan: Alice KIRKHAM Mother: CAMPBELL, Ellen Father: KIRKHAM, Thomas Mother's ship: Father's ship: Southworth 2 Age when admitted: 10yrs Date admitted: 27 Jan 1863 Date discharged: 16 Feb 1867 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Charles Morey, Franklin Remarks: father prisoner - mother free References: SWD26/4, 26/6, 27, 32/1, HAP1871/63, NS1637/1p64 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=3091 Orphan Number: 3092 Orphan: Catherine KIRKHAM Mother: CAMPBELL, Ellen Father: KIRKHAM, Thomas Mother's ship: Father's ship: Southworth 2 Age when admitted: 12yrs 5mths Date admitted: Jul 1861 Date discharged: Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Remarks: father prisoner - mother free - unsure whether admitted to Queens Orphan School References: SWD26/4, 26/6, 27, NS1637/1p64 This orphan has been claimed by: C Skurrie Abt 1864 moved to New Zealand and married 1870 George DeGarnham. Had 9 children and died in 1940. https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=3092 Orphan Number: 3093 Orphan: Thomas Alfred KIRKHAM Mother: CAMPBELL, Ellen Father: KIRKHAM, Thomas Mother's ship: Father's ship: Southworth 2 Age when admitted: 10yrs 11mths Date admitted: Jul 1861 Date discharged: Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Remarks: father prisoner - mother free - unsure whether admitted to Queens Orphan School References: SWD26/4, 26/6, 27, NS1637/1p64 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=3093

Iris Dunne avatar
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on 13th February 2020

Conduct Record: Tried 12 March 1833, Transported for Stealing Leather, (Tried in Hobart 4 Dec. 1846 for Forgery, aged 32, Married with 2 children, can Read & Write, Church of England), Ticket of Leave 4 June 1850 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-26$init=CON31-1-26p113 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON32-1-4$init=CON32-1-4p135 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON37-1-3$init=CON37-1-3p229 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-20$init=CON18-1-20p105 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON16-1-3$init=CON16-1-3p338

Katrina Hornery avatar
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on 13th February 2020

Married Ellen (also known as Eleanor) Campbell on the 16 Sept 1844 (Ellen's DOB 27 Aug 1827 DOD 21 Jul 1861) they had 9 children.