Thomas Purdy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Oct 1820
Arrival
Feb 1821
Death
Nov 1855
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Purdy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: 23rd Nov 1855
Age at death: 59
Occupation: Bricklayer

Crime

Convicted at: Norfolk Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd Oct 1820
Arrival: 12th Feb 1821
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Thomas Purdy was transported on the Prince Of Orange, departing 2nd Oct 1820 and arriving 12th Feb 1821 with 137 passengers.

Ship Name: Prince of Orange (1) Rig Type: S. Built: Sunderland Build Year: 1813 Size (tons): 359

Prince Of OrangePrince Of Orange (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 399 (201)
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

State Library of Queensland on 24th June 2012

1-5/12/1823: Col.Sec. re permission to marry. 1829: TOL Sydney. 1831: TOL Sydney 1834: TOL: Sydney 10/11/1837: Recommended for CP. 26/1/1830: Permission to marry Mary Creevy, age 30, Life sentence, condition-bond, per Brothers 2 at Sydney. 20/12/1834: Syd. Monitor - Thomas Purdy of Sussex Street, Bricklayer in Liquidation - Also a deed of separation have been effected between his wife Mary Purdy. Thomas was buried at Mudgee Memorial Park.