Thomas Morris

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Summary

Born
Jan 1777
Conviction
Possessing a forged note
Departure
Jul 1820
Arrival
Dec 1820
Death
Feb 1834
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Morris
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1777
Death: 21st Feb 1834
Age at death: 57
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Jul 1820
Ship: Maria
Arrival: 1st Dec 1820
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Morris was transported on the Maria, departing 26th Jul 1820 and arriving 1st Dec 1820 with 157 passengers.

Built 1836 at Yarmouth. Wood barque of 460 Tons

MariaMaria (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 345 (174)
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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Thomas Morris was 43 years old on arrival. Born: Chorley, Lancashire. Wife at Chorley. Transported for 'Having forged notes in his possession'. 1830: Muster: Assigned to Mr. Ratcliffe. 1832-33 Musters: TOL 21/2/1834: Thomas Morris died at the General Hospital, Hobart, aged 56. Buried on the 24/2/1834.