Thomas Newby

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Summary

Born
Jan 1787
Conviction
Stealing plate
Departure
Mar 1823
Arrival
Aug 1823
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Newby
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1787
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Silversmith

Crime

Convicted at: London Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 18th Mar 1823
Arrival: 3rd Aug 1823
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Newby was transported on the Competitor, departing 18th Mar 1823 and arriving 3rd Aug 1823 with 161 passengers.

CompetitorCompetitor (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 5 (4)
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 20th March 2026

FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS Orphan Number: 3624 Orphan: John McEVOY Mother: McEVOY, Eleanor Father: NEWBY, Thomas Mother's ship: Alexander 2 Father's ship: Competitor Age when admitted: 9yrs Date admitted: 3 Jul 1828 Date discharged: 19 Sep 1831 Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Rev Norman Remarks: father a convict References: SWD24p43, CSO5/86/1885 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=3624

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 6th January 2025

CON31-1-29/CON31-1-29p297 No; 99. Trial; Sept. 1822. Offence; Stealing Silver with a Forged Hall Mark. Kept a shop at No 26 New Union Street, Little Moor Fields. 1825 - 6 January. P.W. Neglect of Duty. Reprimanded 1829 - Convict Indents. Per Competitor to Hobart Town 1823 and to NSW per Brig Tranmere 1829. Name Thomas Newby Holder of Ticket of Leave NO; 1829. 30 April 1829 Age 42 - Servant to Dr Jeannert Date of Conviction 11 Sep 1822 Place of Conviction London 1831 - Ticket of Leave. 8 December 1831. Ship; Competitor - 1823. Native Place; Northampton Trade; Silver Smith Offence; Stealing Silver Plate Trial; London G.D. - 11 September 1822 - 14 years Year of Birth; 1787. Allowed to remain in the District of Sydney 1837 - General Muster. Assigned. Australian Agricultural Company, Port Stevens. Aged; 49 years old