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Thomas Griffin

Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Griffin
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Down
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Apr 1838
Ship: Westmoreland
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Thomas Griffin was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.

The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)

WestmorelandWestmoreland (generic)

References

Primary SourceState Records NSW - Ship List

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Convict Notes

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on 16th November 2016

Aged 19 on ship list Crime: Breaking into and stealing from a Church Single Height 5 feet 6 inches Eyes Hazel Hair Black Complexion Dark Native place: Newry Down County Former Convictions: 12 months Convicted same day, same crime, same ship as Patrick Grimes Tried 6 March 1838 CF 46/349