Thomas Richardson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Stealing a Coat
Departure
May 1844
Arrival
Sep 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Richardson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: Abel (Alias)

Crime

Convicted at: York, Sheffield Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th May 1844
Ship: Barossa
Arrival: 5th Sep 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Richardson was transported on the Barossa, departing 9th May 1844 and arriving 5th Sep 1844 with 322 passengers.

BarossaBarossa (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 100
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

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on 28th October 2025

Thomas Richardson, 25 yrs, stealing a coat, convicted at Wakefield, Yorkshire, 4th Mar 1844, 7 yrs, single, a smith, also prior conviction for felony ; 3 times imprisoned, previous character indifferent, connexions poor. Prison Registers and Statistical Returns - page 144 1843-1844 HO 24/1