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Personal Information
Transportation
Christopher Nicholas was transported on the Mayda, departing 27th Aug 1845 and arriving 8th Jan 1846 with 199 passengers.
Built 1845 at Sunderland. Wood barque of 582 Tons.
Mayda (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 373 (188) |
| 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
I have checked further with my Father, also Christopher Nicholas, and he said that Christopher Nicholas' orchard was at Braeside, a small township between Franklin and Castle Forbes Bay, in the Huon Valley.
Christopher Nicholas became a successful orchardist in Castle Forbes Bay, Tasmania
Christopher Nicholas was born at Marston, Wiltshire and was transported for “Setting fire to a Barn” the prosecutor was Mr Rose at Marston. He was tried with Mark Compton (also on board) for same offence. Christopher was 5’8 ¾” tall, Anchor inside left arm below elbow, dimple on chin, single, can read, protestant, brown hair and eyes. 2 years probation at Norfolk Island. 30/10/1852: TOL 31/10/1854: CP 14/9/1861: Married Ann Louise Shank at Franklin, Tas., 7 children listed. 25/2/1910: Christopher died – death date is taken from his headstone – he was buried at St Johns, Franklin. 26/2/1910 Huon Times: OBITUARY. MR CHRISTOPHER NICHOLAS. An old and respected resident o f Franklin, in the person of Mr Christopher Nicholas passed away, on Wednesday last at the ripe old age of 81. Deceased had been ailing for a very long time past. Although of a very retiring disposition he had a large circle of friends, many of whom came from different parts of the district to attend the deceased's funeral yesterday, and pay their last tribute of respect to him at the graveside. He had been a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows for just about half a century, and 48 brethren of the Order followed the cortege, robed in official regalia. The burial sermon was conducted by Rev. F. P. Bethune. Deceased leaves a widow and a family of grown up son. (perhaps sons?).
A report of this crime can be found in the Wiltshire Independent Newspaper dated 13th March 1845. Christopher Nicholas and Mark Compton his accomplice were from the village of Worton, Wiltshire