Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Shalders was transported on the Lord William Bentinck, departing 28th Apr 1832 and arriving 28th Aug 1832 with 187 passengers.
Lord William Bentinck (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 337 (169) |
| 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 |
Claims
"Paul Bonsak. My daughter in Law Jacinta Shalders is a descendant of Thomas Shalders"
Photos
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Convict Notes
Thomas was about 55 years old when transported. He had been convicted before for pig stealing and served 4 1/2 years out of 7 at the York. Thomas was 5'5" tall, dark blue eyes, grey hair, ruddy complexion, bald on top of forehead. He was a widower with 14 children. 1832-1835 Musters: Assigned to Mr D Lord. 20/7/1840(looks like 1840) TOL 21/6/1844: Recommended for a CP July 1845 CP approved. 3/4/1850: Thomas died of Decay of Nature, death registered at Richmond, Tasmania.
He was born in Rollesby, Norfolk, UK. Married by banns 0n 14 November 1797 to Elizabeth Palmer