Thomas Rushforth

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Summary

Born
Feb 1810
Conviction
Murder
Departure
Jan 1834
Arrival
Jun 1834
Death
Jan 1893
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Rushforth
Gender: Male
Born: 3rd Feb 1810
Death: 1st Jan 1893
Age at death: 82
Occupation: Wool sorter

Crime

Crime: Murder
Convicted at: Westmorland Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Jan 1834
Ship: Hive
Arrival: 11th Jun 1834
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Thomas Rushforth was transported on the Hive, departing 15th Jan 1834 and arriving 11th Jun 1834 with 254 passengers.

HiveHive (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 285 (144). State Records Authority NSW, Conditional Pardon (Reel No.784; Roll No.1250). State Archives NSW (Series:NRS 12189; Item:[X636]; Microfiche:709
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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Convict Indents: No.34/973, aged 24, can Read and write, married with one female child, Wool spinner, Offence: Murder, Tried 8 August 1833, Freckled complexion, Sandy Hair, Hazel eyes, Carroty whiskers Conditional Pardon No.47/782 dated 30 July 1847, Trade: Wool spinner, Offence: Murder