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Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Gethen was transported on the Duke Of Portland, departing 31st Dec 1806 and arriving 27th Jul 1807 with 203 passengers.
Duke Of Portland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 396 |
| 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
War Office Records. Registers Court Martial. https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1606857289/view Private Thos Gethan, Shropshire Militia, Tried at Colchester, 29 May 1806, for Desertion twice, Transportation for Life. Case sent to King 21st June 1806 for confirmation.
Possible Death Record Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, St John's Parramatta. Year 1826 No; 32 Name; Thomas Gethen Abode; Castle Hill When Buried; 1826, 2 June Age; 40 years [1786] Ships Name; Unknown Quality or profession; Convict By whom the Ceremony was performed; Samuel Marsden
New South Wales Certificate of Freedom. [NRS 12208] Register of Certificate of Freedoms No; 16/1275 Name; Thomas Gethen When and where tried; Colchester Barracks - 22 May 1806 Sentence; 7 years Ship and arrival year; Duke of Portland - 1807 When time expired. 22 May 1813 Date of Certificate; 1 Nov 1813 Description and Remarks; Native County; ?? Trade; Labourer Age; 32 years [1781] Height; 5 ft. 8 1/2 inch Complexion; Sallow & ruddy Hair; Light Brown Eyes; Hazel Additional Remarks; BLIND of left eye
Colonial Secretary Index. GETHEN, Thomas. Per "Duke of Portland", 1807 1813 Nov 6 - Received certificate of freedom. To be struck off the victualling list (Reel 6002; 4/3491 p.591) 1816 Nov 16 - Of Hawkesbury. On list of persons who came as convicts and who claimed they were free at the last General Muster, without supporting documentation; listed as Getham (Reel 6038; SZ759 p.284) -------------------------------------------------- List of persons who at the last muster reported themselves as free but who did not produce any certificate, etc, who are now required to obtain such documentation, or they will be considered imposters. 37. Thos. Gelham -- Duke of Portland, Hawkesb. And the foregoing Persons are hereby apprised that the proper time to apply at the Secretary's Office for the obtaining any of the above Documents, is the first Monday of each Month. By Command of His Excellency. J. T. CAMPBELL, Secretary Sydney Gazette, 30 Nov 1816.