Thomas Simpson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
May 1845
Arrival
Aug 1845
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Simpson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Derby Special Assizes
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th May 1845
Arrival: 25th Aug 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island

Transportation

Thomas Simpson was transported on the David Malcolm, departing 13th May 1845 and arriving 25th Aug 1845 with 221 passengers.

Built 1839 at Moulmein, India. Wood barque of 495 Tons.

David MalcolmDavid Malcolm (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 282
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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Return of Persons convicted under the Provisions of 31 Vict. No 12, week ending 11 Feb 1871. Thomas Simpson, per David Malcolm, F.S. Offence Larceny, sentence-12 months, Native place-Derbyshire, Trade-Labourer, 60 yrs old, 5 feet 5 inches high, Prior conviction-Feb 1868, resides in Hobart Town. Tasmania Police Gazette, 17th Feb 1871, p33. Pauper discharged from the Invalid Depots, Hobart & Launceston. From Cascades, Hobart, Thomas Simpson, per David Malcolm, admitted at Hobart 28 Feb 1872, discharged 29 Mar 1872, on pass, able to do light work, since re-admitted. Tasmania Police Gazette, 5th April 1872, p59.