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Thomas Retford was transported on the Marquis Of Wellington, departing 31st Jul 1814 and arriving 27th Jan 1815 with 202 passengers.
Marquis Of Wellington (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 174 |
| 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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"Thomas READFORD 4th Great-Grandfather of daughter-in-law. In my family tree."
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Convict Notes
Family connections for Thomas (Retford) are: RETFORD/READFORD Thomas (Retford/Readford) was born about 1790 & became a labourer farm worker/owner hotel owner. He was tried w/1other for stealing, on 23 12 1813, leather hides etc of Edward (Hogarth) at residence of Mrs Charlotte (Robinson) at York city Assizes Yorkshire on 21 3 1814, sentenced to 7years, held at New Gaol & hulk Portsmouth Hampshire or Langston Harbour & arrived in NSW as a convict on 27 1 1815 after a voyage of 5months on MARQUIS OF WELLINGTON; he was Protestant. He was employed by Sir John (Jamison) from 1815-18 & in 1824 he was employed in district of Evan, where he became a farmer. He is recorded in 1826 as a brewer & in 1828 with his family on 250acres at Evan; he is recorded in 1830 as a settler. He died on 3 6 1860 age70. [Some details taken from this Website] Jemima (Smith) was born on 2 2 1801 & baptised on 8 3 1801 at St Phillips CofE Sydney. She had a relationship with Thomas (Readford). She is recorded in 1828 with her family at Evan. She died on 2 5 1860 age59. Details of Jemima (Smith)s family are given in entry for Edward Turleigh (Smith MARQUIS CORNWALLIS 1796) on this Website. Thomas (Readford) & Jemima (Smith) produced at least 5children: 1.William (Readford) was born on 2 2 1822 & baptised on 9 11 1823 at Christ Church Castlereagh. He is recorded in 1828 with her parents at Evan. He died on 28 1 1917 age94. 2.Ann (Readford) was born on 6 4 1824 & baptised on 18 7 1824 at Christ Church Castlereagh. She is recorded in 1828 with her parents at Evan. She died on 20 9 1856 age32. 3.John (Readford) was born on 13 6 1826 at Evan & baptised, as (Radferd), on 12 11 1826 w/cousin Edward (Aldridge) at Christ Church Castlereagh. He is recorded in 1828 with her parents at Evan. He died on 1 2 1901 age74. 4.Mary (Readford) was born on 4 6 1828 at Evan & baptised, as (Redfern), on 1 3 1829 at Christ Church Castlereagh. She is recorded in 1828 with her parents at Evan. She died on 18 5 1829 age98. 5.Edward (Readford) was born on 15 1 1830 at Evan & baptised, as (Redfern), on 10 10 1830 w/cousin Mary (Aldridge) at Christ Church Castlereagh. He died on 17 3 1906 age76. Reference: Craig James Smee 'Births and Baptisms Marriages and Defacto Relationships Deaths and Burials New South Wales 1788-1830' ..a complete listing from church & other records in the early colony.
1828 Census Index. Thomas Radford, age 37, F.S. Marq. Wellington, 1815, protestant, Farmer, Evan district. Has 250 acres of land, of which 60 are cleared and cultivated. Has 2 horses and 12 cattle. Jemima Radford or Smith, age 29, B.C. William Radford, age 7, B.C. Ann Radford, age 6, John Radford, age 3, Mary Radford, age 3 months, BC.
GUILDHALL, Monday, March 21. George Todd and Thomas Retford, both of York, were charged with burglariously entering a cellar, part of the dwelling-house of Mrs. Charlotte Richardson, situate in College-street, York, and stealing therefrom four hides of leather, the property Edward Hogarth. John Dale, shoemaker, of this city, was charged accessary after the fact, in receiving the said leather, knowing it to be stolen. The trial occupied the court a considerable part of the day: it appeared from the evidence adduced, that the robbery committed 23d or the 24th of December; and that the two principals in the robbery, applied, Christmas day, to a man of the name of G. Filby, to send them a purchaser for the stolen property, who introduced them to the other prisoner, John Dale, who bought it from them leather, priced price, giving about four pounds for what was worth fifteen. The evidence of this George Filby was not little curious; said he became acquainted with John Dale about Michaelmas last when he the witness he could introduce him to any the Vock , witness said did not understand the phrase, (though this from his subsequent conduct appears be untrue) ; which the prisoner explained it be men who lived by plunder and thieving. Witness said, he was not then acquainted with those kind people, but intimated that did put doubt of being able to commence acquaintance with them their mutual advantage. Prisoner said he should be glad to trade with them, and would buy things, fowls, hams, bacon, cheese, or any other article, and pay for them in ready money, a fair price ; the witness promised to his best for him, and in consequence of this conversation, introduced him to George Todd, and Thomas Retford, and with them (as we have already stated) agreed for the leather, and assisted to fetch it from she workshop of George Todd, which was contiguous to the premises from which it had been stolen. But sooner had this leather been safely deposited in the garret of the shoemaker, than the witness, tempted by the reward which was offered advertisement, lodged information against all which led to their apprehension; a search warrant procured, and the leather was found in the possession of John Dale, and was satisfactorily identified by the prosecutor. After a long trial, of which we have room only for this very brief outline, the jury found George Todd and Thomas Retford guilty of stealing, (but not burglariously); and John Dale guilty of the receiving goods, knowing them to stolen. Hull Packet, 29 Mar 1814. -------------------------------------------------- On Sunday sennight, the following male convicts left York Castle, in order to be delivered on board the Hulks at Portsmouth or Langston Harbour, James Kisdale, John Hutchinson, David Heste, John Spence, James Cox, Thomas Dickins, Geo. Williams, alias Williamson, Thomas Bowman, and Joseph Arundale ; and John Dale, George Todd and Thomas Retford, from the New Gaol, to be severally transported for the term of seven years, except John Dale, who is to be transported for fourteen years. Lancaster Gazette, 21 May 1814. --------------------------------------------------- Hulk Report. HO-9-8 3. page 34. Received from York, 4 May 1814. Thomas Retford, age 24, G.L. Tried 19 Mar 1814, at York, 7 years, NSW 6 Aug 1814. -------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. RETFORD, Thomas (Per "Marquis of Wellington", 1815) see REDFORD, Thomas. REDFORD, Thomas. Per "Marquis of Wellington", 1815; farmer of Evan. 1824 Aug 31 On list of Government servants in the employ of Sir John Jamison; from Feb 1815 to Feb 1818 (Reel 6061; 4/1780 p.257a) 1824 Jul 21 Memorial; as Readford (Fiche 3106; 4/1839A No.805 pp.279-82) 1824 Dec 21 Government servant assigned to in the District of Evan; listed as Radford (Reel 6063; 4/1785 p.52a)
He also was a labourer, and a farm owner/worker