Summary
Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Feb 1840
Arrival
Jun 1840
Death
Aug 1844
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Personal Information
Name: Thomas Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: 7th Aug 1844
Age at death: 23
Occupation: Wheelwright
Crime
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 24th Feb 1840
Ship: Mandarin
Arrival: 30th Jun 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Thomas Smith was transported on the Mandarin, departing 24th Feb 1840 and arriving 30th Jun 1840 with 212 passengers.
640 ton ship. The 1843 voyage carried the 51 Parkhurst Boys from the Isle of Wight bound for Van Diemen's Land. (Another 31 went to New Zealand.)These boys were categorised as "ticket of leave" or "apprentice" boys.
Mandarin (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 151 (77) |
| 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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Convict Notes
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Thomas was prosecuted in Hobart with assault with intent to murder his overseer William Perry. He was found guilty and he was executed in Hobart 7\8\1844.