Thomas Speedy

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Summary

Born
Jun 1831
Conviction
Bestiality
Departure
Nov 1852
Arrival
Feb 1853
Death
Jun 1909
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Speedy
Gender: Male
Born: 5th Jun 1831
Death: 6th Jun 1909
Age at death: 78
Occupation: Carpenter

Crime

Crime: Bestiality
Convicted at: Wilts. Assizes at Devizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 17th Nov 1852
Ship: Dudbrook
Arrival: 7th Feb 1853
Place of Arrival: Western Australia

Transportation

Thomas Speedy was transported on the Dudbrook, departing 17th Nov 1852 and arriving 7th Feb 1853 with 235 passengers.

DudbrookDudbrook (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 578
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

D Wong avatar
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on 10th February 2016

Thomas Speedy did arrive in WA alive and well. He was the son of William Speedy, Was 5’4” tall, brown hair, hazel eyes, sallow complexion, single, build: proportionate. Illiterate. 26/8/1876: Married Ellen Sarah Whitehurst – 8 children all born at Geraldton, WA. Thomas was a farmer at Yetna, also a carpenter, labourer. Employed 8 TOL men on occasions during 1864-1868. 6/6/1909: Thomas died at Geraldton, WA.

Mark avatar
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on 10th February 2016

Criminal Registers 1791-1892 - copy details state this convict, Thomas Speedy died "on route". Death recorded?