Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Stewart was transported on the Earl Spencer, departing 30th Apr 1813 and arriving 9th Oct 1813 with 203 passengers.
Built 1803, London - Thames, 672 ton required 56 crew and mounted with 16 guns.
Earl Spencer (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 102 |
| 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
... the Court proceeded to the trial of Thomas Stewart, accused of housebreaking and theft, aggravated by being habit and repute a thief. ..., a number of witnesses were examined, after which, the jury were addressed by Henry Home Drummond, Esq advocate-depute, on the part of the Crown, and by James Walker, Esq. on the part of the pannel, ...; after which, the evidence was summed up, in a very impartial manner, by Lord Meadowbank. The Jury were inclosed, and soon after returned a verdict, unanimously finding Stewart Guilty of the crimes of housebreaking and theft, but that the charge of habit and repute was ... After a very impressive speech from both Judges, the pannel was sentenced to be executed here, on Wednesday the 3d June next. Neil Gilmour Caledonian Mercury, 30 April 1812.
1826 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. 1826 No; 495 Name; Thomas Stewart Ship arrived by; Earl Spencer To whom assigned/Occupation; MISSING; 1835 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. 1835 Remarks; MISSING