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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Matthews was transported on the Isabella, departing 22nd Nov 1831 and arriving 15th Mar 1832 with 226 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 238 |
| 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
Thomas Matthews was listed as 45 years old on arrival. Native Place: Somerset. Thomas was illiterate protestant, married with 1 male and 5 female children, 5'6½" tall, ruddy complexion, brown hair grey and inflamed eyes, nose small, broad featured, disabled in left arm, three scars on forefinger of left hand ; to receive a free pardon at the expiration of 8 years from the date of his conviction, provided his conduct in the meantime is good__See letter to Principal Superintendent of Convicts, 32-703, 10th August, 1832. *notation in column - Absolute Pardon. 1832: Assigned to Alexander Chisholm at Lower Minto. 28/3/1829: CP 6/4/1838: Royal Pardon Warrant. 1/5/1839: Absolute Pardon
Crime - Killing livestock