Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Parker was transported on the Egyptian, departing 5th Apr 1839 and arriving 23rd Aug 1839 with 190 passengers.
Egyptian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 17 (10) |
| 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 |
Claims
"Thomas is my 3 x great uncle on my maternal grandmother's family"
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Convict Notes
Thomas' father, John PARKER came out as a convict on board Mary Ann in 1835. Thomas' two brothers also arrived in 1935 onboard John Barry. These three were charged with stealing 8 pieces of cotton. In 1835 the younger sibling William PARKER was sentenced to 14 years and was transported to VDL onboard Auroa 1 (2).
Thomas (Police No: 1520) was the son on convict John Parker (the elder) 35-2797 transported on "Mary Ann", 1835, brother of Ambrose, convict No: 36-135 and John (the younger)- convict No: 36-134 both transported on board "John Barry" 1836, also brother William, transported to VDL on board "Aurora" in 1835. Thomas was 14 years old when convicted. He was held on board the hulk "Euryalus" at Chatham until he reached the age of 15. He boarded the "Egyptian" during April 1839. His gaol report stated his character was 'bad'. His hulk report stated his character was 'good'. The surgeon's report stated that he was 'rather stupid but well behaved quiet & good disposition'. Body marks: J P left arm sun sailor bottle glass right arm. Eyes: Hazel Grey Hair: Brown Height: 4 ft 7 in Ticket of Leave: 18 October 1843 - Tasmania. Thomas eventually made his way to N.S.W. then to Cowra and was reunited with his elder brother Ambrose. They both worked at "Jerula" property at Cowra N.S.W. Thomas died 16 November 1886 at Pipe Clay Creek and was buried at "Jerula". His brother Ambrose is also buried on the same property. Thomas did not marry.