Summary
Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Perjury
Departure
Oct 1821
Arrival
May 1822
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Thomas Norton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 31st Oct 1821
Ship: Phoenix
Arrival: 20th May 1822
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Thomas Norton was transported on the Phoenix, departing 31st Oct 1821 and arriving 20th May 1822 with 184 passengers.
Built at Thames, England 1798. 589 tons.
Phoenix (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 116 |
| 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
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Thomas Norton, aged 20, was indicted for wilful and corrupt perjury in his evidence, us a witness against two prisoners, for felony. The evidence, which was very brief, proved the case, and the Jury returned a verdict of Guilty. Morning Herald, 20 Aug 1821. … and Thomas Norton, for wilful and corrupt perjury, the trial of Hewlett and Ireland, indicted for felony at the last Assizes, be severally transported for seven years.... Norfolk Chronicle, 25 Aug 1821.