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Thomas Rushton was transported on the Calcutta, departing 31st Jan 1803 and arriving 4th Oct 1803 with 305 passengers.
HMS Calcutta was the East Indiaman Warley (1795), converted to a Royal Navy ship. This ship of the line served for a time as an armed transport. She also transported convicts to Australia. The French Magnanime captured Calcutta in 1805. In 1809, after she ran aground during the Battle of the Basque Roads and her crew had abandoned her, a British boarding party burned her. In 1803 the Calcutta sailed into Port Phillip bay where at least 4 convicts escaped , in Sydney in April 1804 it was reported that 8 had died on the trip. Of the four known escapees one was shot on escape, 2 turned back after 2 days to reattach to the group at the camp in bay before the boat left , one continued on ...into Australia's history books. At least 13 convicts were transferred on to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), Australia.The ship also carried officers, wives and free settlers.
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| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 334 |
| 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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Family connections for Thomas (Rushton) are: RUSHTON Thomas (Rushton) was born about 1744 & became a brewer. From 1770-96 he operated a brewery at Dale St Liverpool Lancashire. He married firstly (1of4) Amelia (Tatlock) on 1 8 1744 in Liverpool.>>> [Some details taken from this Website] Amelia (Tatlock) was born in 1753 & died in 1797 age about44. Thomas (Rushton) & Amelia (Tatlock) produced at least 12children: 1.John Tatlock (Rushton) was buried at St Nicholas Liverpool on 6 3 1787. 2.George (Rushton) was buried at Liverpool on 30 1 1792. 3.Henrietta (Rushton) was born about 1770. She married William (Chipendall) & produced 2children. She came to Australia with her family as a free settler in 1815 on HEBE. She died on 12 3 1817 age47 during childbirth 18months after arrival. ..William (Chippendale) arrived to NSW with his family as a free settler in 1815 on HEBE. ..Details of William (Chippendale)s family are given in entry for Henry (Pleffer WATERLOO 1833) on this Website. 4.Mary Ann (Rushton) arrived in Australia in 1827. 5.-10.died young in England. .. >>>Thomas (Rushton) was tried for forgery at Chester Pleas of Sessions of Crowmanate on 21 4 1802, sentenced to 14years & arrived at Port Phillip now Victoria as a convict on 4 10 1803 after a voyage of 7+months on HMS CALCUTTA (an expedition that settled in Tasmania); he was taken on to Derwent arriving on 19 2 1804. He was sent on to Sydney to complement the brewing industry on HMS LADY NELSON, arriving on 7 3 1804; where he was issued with a brewing licence. From 27 12 1806 he was financially assisted in his busines by Gregory Blaxland. He had a second relationship with Elizabeth (Meiney). He was issued his Free Pardon on 4 3 1812. He was Free by Servitude by 1815 when he was living with his second (2of4) relationship Elizabeth (Smith) & had a third (3of4) relationship with Elizabeth (Graham).>>> Elizabeth (Smith) Elizabeth (Graham) Thomas (Rushton) & Elizabeth (Graham) produced 1child: 1.??? (Rushton) .. >>>Thomas (Rushton) had a fourth relationship with Harriet (Cross her second relationship). He died on 21 11 1822 after a sudden fit at home of Elizabeth (Graham) age78 father of at least 12children. Harriet (Cross) was born in 1807 in England. She arrived in NSW with her mother on 24 2 1817 after a voyage of 6months on LORD MELVILLE. She had a first (1of3) relationship with James (???) & produced 1child. She married thirdly John (Clarke) on 11 9 1827 at St Phillips CofE Sydney & produced 2children. Details of Harriet (Cross)s family are given in entry for Jane (Cross LORD MELVILLE 1817) on this Website. Thomas (Rushton) & Harriet (Cross) produced 1child: 1.Henry (Rushton) was born on 28 7 1821 & baptised on 25 2 1822 at St Phillips CofE Sydney. He died on 28 2 1822 age7m. .. >>>Harriet (Cross) married secondly John (Clarke) on 11 9 1827 at St Phillips CofE Sydney & produced 2children. She produced 4known children in her lifetime. .. Further details of these families can be found in entry for John (Graham GANGES 1797) on this Website. 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.
Family connections for Thomas (Rushton) are: RUSHTON Thomas (Rushton) was born about 1744 & became a brewer. From 1770-96 he operated a brewery at Dale St Liverpool Lancashire. He married firstly (1of4) Amelia (Tatlock) on 1 8 1744 in Liverpool.>>> [Some details taken from this Website] Amelia (Tatlock) was born in 1753 & died in 1797 age about44. Thomas (Rushton) & Amelia (Tatlock) produced at least 12children: 1.John Tatlock (Rushton) was buried at St Nicholas Liverpool on 6 3 1787. 2.George (Rushton) was buried at Liverpool on 30 1 1792. 3.Henrietta (Rushton) was born about 1770. She married William (Chipendall) & produced 2children. She came to Australia with her family as a free settler in 1815 on HEBE. She died on 12 3 1817 age47 during childbirth 18months after arrival. ..William (Chippendale) arrived to NSW with his family as a free settler in 1815 on HEBE. ..Details of William (Chippendale)s family are given in entry for Henry (Pleffer WATERLOO 1833) on this Website. 4.Mary Ann (Rushton) arrived in Australia in 1827. 5.-10.died young in England. .. >>>Thomas (Rushton) was tried for forgery at Chester Pleas of Sessions of Crowmanate on 21 4 1802, sentenced to 14years & arrived at Port Phillip now Victoria as a convict on 4 10 1803 after a voyage of 7+months on HMS CALCUTTA (an expedition that settled in Tasmania); he was taken on to Derwent arriving on 19 2 1804. He was sent on to Sydney to complement the brewing industry on HMS LADY NELSON, arriving on 7 3 1804; where he was issued with a brewing licence. From 27 12 1806 he was financially assisted in his busines by Gregory Blaxland. He had a second relationship with Elizabeth (Meiney). He was issued his Free Pardon on 4 3 1812. He was Free by Servitude by 1815 when he was living with his second (2of4) relationship Elizabeth (Smith) & had a third (3of4) relationship with Elizabeth (Graham).>>> Elizabeth (Meinay) married John (Graham) in London. She arrived in NSW with her husband on 2 6 1797 after a voyage of 9months on GANGES. Elizabeth (Meiney)s fafily are given in entry for John (Graham GANGES 1797) on this Website. Thomas (Rushton) & Elizabeth (Graham) produced 1child: 1.??? (Rushton) .. >>>Thomas (Rushton) had a fourth relationship with Harriet (Cross her second relationship). He died on 21 11 1822 after a sudden fit at home of Elizabeth (Graham) age78 father of at least 13children. Harriet (Cross) was born in 1807 in England. She arrived in NSW with her mother on 24 2 1817 after a voyage of 6months on LORD MELVILLE. She had a first (1of3) relationship with James (???) & produced 1child. She married thirdly John (Clarke) on 11 9 1827 at St Phillips CofE Sydney & produced 2children. Details of Harriet (Cross)s family are given in entry for Jane (Cross LORD MELVILLE 1817) on this Website. Thomas (Rushton) & Harriet (Cross) produced 1child: 1.Henry (Rushton) was born on 28 7 1821 & baptised on 25 2 1822 at St Phillips CofE Sydney. He died on 28 2 1822 age7m. .. >>>Harriet (Cross) married secondly John (Clarke) on 11 9 1827 at St Phillips CofE Sydney & produced 2children. She produced 4known children in her lifetime. .. Further details of these families can be found in entry for John (Graham GANGES 1797) on this Website. 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.
Lancaster Gazette Lancashire, England 8 May 1802: Thomas Rushton, for basing forged bank notes, to be transported for fourteen years. Birth dates listed: 1744. 1745, 1757. Thomas was listed as 55 years old at the time of his conviction in 1802. 1770-1796: Had a brewery in Dale Street, Liverpool, Eng. 1/8/1774: Married Amelia Tatlock (1753-1797) in Liverpool, Eng. 6/3/1787: Son John Tatlock Rushton buried at St. Nicholas', Liverpool, Lancashire. 30/1/1792: Son George Rushton buried at Liverpool, Lancashire. Thomas and Amelia had a least eight children who died in early childhood. Daughter Henrietta and her husband William Chippindall travelled as free settlers to Australia, but Henrietta died in childbirth 18 months after her arrival. 1827: Daughter, Mary Ann arrived in Australia. Elizabeth Smith (she was also on the Neptune) seems to have been a common-law wife, no marriage listed on the NSW BDM. Thomas had a child to Elizabeth Graham in 1815 -he died at her home in 1822. Depositions of Elizabeth Smith and Elizabeth Graham: Elizabeth Smith Sworn deposit that the Deceased Thomas Rushton left his house between eight and nine o'clock this morning in perfect health and good spirits and in about 20 minutes after a Girl came running to Deposith to say the Deceased was at the house of Mrs Graham in a Fit. Deposith who is house keeper to (not deciphered) declined going to the House where the deceased lay but sent her Servant, Mick. Deposith further sent the servant for Dr Bland. Signed by El SMITH. Elizabeth Graham sworn deposit that the Deceased Mr Thos Rushton came to her House about ten o'clock this morning and after entering into conversation some short time with her complained of a pain in his shoulder or neck and requested to be allowed to law down at her bed. He lay down and immediately after appeared to be in a fit and in a very short time after expired, Deposith sent for Dr Bland who did not arrived until the Deceased had exported. Deposith also sent for several of her neighbours who were present at this time. The Mark of Elizabeth Graham. 22/11/1822 Sydney Gazette: Yesterday forenoon, suddenly, Mr. Thomas Rushton, aged 78. The deceased was the oldest brewer in the Colony, enjoyed generally pretty good health; and went into eternity without a moment's warning. Comments we refrain from, only it must be said, on so awful an event,—READER! "Prepare to meet thy GOD!"
Absolute Pardon No. 123 Thomas RUSHTON aged 55 years, at Pleas of Session of Crownmote, 21 April 1802 at Chester, sentenced to 14 years, arrived per Calcutta, 9 October 1803 to Port Phillip.To Hobart Town 19 February 1804, and then to Sydney per Lady Nelson 7 March 1804. Spouse: Elizabeth Smith.
Colonial Secretary Index. RUSHTON, Thomas. Per "Calcutta", 1803; brewer of Sydney; died Nov 1822. 1804 - Re errors committed through ignorance of ways of the country; promising to comply with Governor King's wishes (Reel 6041; 4/1720 p.34) 1806 Mar 17-Jul 17 - Returns of beer issued, submitted by Rushton (Reel 6041; 4/1719 pp.210-6) 1806 Dec 30; 1807 Mar 22 - On statement of capital advanced by Gregory Blaxland in his concerns from 27 Dec 1806 to 24 Nov 1807; for cart hire (Reel 6043; 4/1727 pp.187, 189) 1807 Aug-1808 Jun - On statement of capital advanced by John Blaxland in his concerns from 3 Apr 1807 to 14 Sep 1808; for grain (Reel 6043; 4/1727 pp.200, 203, 205, 207, 210) 1808 May 28 - On list of persons from whom stores received at Lumber Yard, Parramatta (Reel 6020; 2/8131 p.2) 1809 Mar - On list of claims said to be due to individuals on the suspension of John Palmer, Commissary (Reel 6041; 4/1722 p.55) 1809 Jun 17 - Appellant in action against James Willshire; appeal from decision of Court of Civil Jurisdiction to be heard by Governor as Judge of the High Court of Appeal (Reel 6037; SZ993 p.67) 1810 Aug 23 - Juror at inquest on Margaret Cheers held at Sydney (Reel 6021; 4/1819 pp.77,81) 1811 Apr 13 - Bond to the Naval Officer (Fiche 3283; X702 pp.39-41) 1811 Mar 16 - Received a brewing licence for brewing beer (Reel 6038; SZ758 p.184) 1811 Oct 11 - Signature as juror at coroner's inquest, Sydney (Reel 6043; 4/1726 p.272) 1812 Mar 4 - Letter transmitting free pardon for Rushton (Reel 6002; 4/3491 p.191) 1814 Feb 20 - Signature as one of the guarantors for payment to contractors for fencing in Grose Farm (Reel 6044; 4/1729 p.43) 1815 Apr 8-1817 Apr 19 - On lists of persons licensed to brew beer; in 1815, 1816 and 1817 at Sydney (Reel 6038; SZ759 pp.64, 194, 342) 1820 Mar 4 - Re letter referred to Bench of Magistrates Sydney (Reel 6007; 4/3501 p.283) 1821 Jan 1 - Re evidence at inquest on Edward Herard (Reel 6021; 4/1819 p.305) 1821 Feb 14 -Juror at inquest on still born child of Mary Harris held at Sydney (Reel 6021; 4/1819 pp.279-80) 1821 Feb 27 - Re transfer of leased land (Reel 6017; 4/5783 p.1) 1822 - Signatory to petition from the brewers of the Colony (Reel 6056; 4/1763 pp.149-50) 1822 - Petition for colonial beer licences to support brewery (Reel 6056; 4/1763 pp.259-60) 1822 Feb 5 - Re sundry bills (Reel 6054; 4/1759 p.14) 1822 Feb 25-Mar 27 - Thomas Currey convicted by Court of Criminal Jurisdiction of stealing from Rushton's house (Reel 6023; X820 p.37) 1822 Mar 9 - Recommended petition of Henry McKean, William Tyson and other convicts at the Prisoners' Barracks for permission to perform a play (Reel 6052; 4/1752 p.31a) 1822 May 11 - Re granting licence for the sale of beer only (Reel 6009; 4/3505 p.269) 1823 Jan 28-Mar 4 - Paid from the Colonial Fund for yeast supplied (Reel 6039; 4/424 pp.125, 141, 150) 1823 May - Referred to in Major Druitt's reply to the Board of Enquiry into the Engineer Department (Reel 6053; 4/1755 pp.362-4) 1825 Sep 19 -Memorial of Elizabeth, his widow, for renewal of lease of land at the Orphan School (Fiche 3153; 4/1844A No.715 pp.389-92)
Was transported to Tasmania but was then sent to NSW to brew beer to help break the rum rebellion.