Timothy Swinscow

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Summary

Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Jul 1825
Arrival
Dec 1825
Death
Sep 1826
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Personal Information

Name: Timothy Swinscow
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: 18th Sep 1826
Age at death: 24
Occupation: Hatter

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Derby Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Jul 1825
Ship: Medway
Arrival: 14th Dec 1825
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Timothy Swinscow was transported on the Medway, departing 28th Jul 1825 and arriving 14th Dec 1825 with 173 passengers.

Built in Rochester, England in 1810. 435 tons. The 'Medway' was also used as a convict Hulk ship off Bermuda

MedwayMedway (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 285 (144)
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

Robyn Everist avatar
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on 27th November 2025

Conduct record - with detail of crime for which transported https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-38/CON31-1-38P242

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 26th June 2021

Burials in the Parish of Hobart Town in the County of Buckingham in the Year 1826 No; 158 Name; Timothy Swinscow Abode; Goal When buried; 1826, 18 September Age; No details Ship’s Name; No details Quality or profession. EXECUTED; for Robbery By Whom Ceremony was preformed; W Bedford Timothy Swinscow - 18 September 1826 - Hanged at Hobart for robbing Mrs. Till at New Norfolk 1826 - No; 706. Name; Timothy Swinscow. Ship; Medway - 1825 . Assigned; to Mr William Dean. Description List;- No; 706. Age; 23 [1802] Native Place; Buxton Trade or calling; Hatter Trial where & Date; Derby - 17 March 1825 Sentence; Life Height; 5 ft. 6 3/4 in Eyes; Blue Hair; Brown Remarks; Executed - 18 Sept 1826