Thomas Roberts

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Oct 1821
Arrival
May 1822
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Roberts
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Court Martial Gibraltar
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Oct 1821
Ship: Phoenix
Arrival: 20th May 1822
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Roberts was transported on the Phoenix, departing 31st Oct 1821 and arriving 20th May 1822 with 184 passengers.

Built at Thames, England 1798. 589 tons.

PhoenixPhoenix (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 120
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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War Office Records. Registers Court Martial. https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1606814777/view Private Thomas Roberts, 64th Regt, Tried at Gibraltar, 5 Aug1818, for Desertion and theft. Sentenced to Transportation as a Felon for 7 years to New South Wales. Case sent to Prince Regent, 3 Sep 1818 for confirmation before the Prince Regent.