Thomas Mcquestion

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Summary

Born
Jan 1778
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Dec 1806
Arrival
Jul 1807
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Mcquestion
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1778
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Halifax Court Martial
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Dec 1806
Arrival: 27th Jul 1807
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Thomas Mcquestion was transported on the Duke Of Portland, departing 31st Dec 1806 and arriving 27th Jul 1807 with 203 passengers.

Duke Of PortlandDuke Of Portland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 396
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 31st October 2024

War Office Records. Registers Court Martial. https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1606857289/view Private Thos McQuestion, 29th Foot Regt, Tried at Halifax (Nova Scotia), 17 Jan 1806, for Desertion, Transportation for Life. Case sent to King 30th July 1806 for confirmation.

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 12th February 2021

Captivity Hulk Records. HO-9-8-3. see page 16/51 – 30 prisoners received from ?? (writing very faint) Dec and sent on Duke of Portland. Jan 1807 Only details recorded are ages and sentences. Age 27.