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Transportation
Thomas Hailstone was transported on the Palmyra, departing 4th Mar 1846 and arriving 22nd Aug 1846 with 312 passengers.
Previously named "Lady Palmira". Built 1820 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 602 Tons.
Palmyra (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 46 |
| 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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Thomas Hailstone was 47 years old on arrival. He was born in Stitchford, Worcestershire. Thomas was 5’ 6 ½” tall, fresh complexion, brown to grey hair, grey whiskers, hazel eyes, could read and write, widowed with 8 children. 2/4/1850: TOL 3/2/1852: CP 16/3/1853: COF 24/11/1856: Married Jane Peeling, a widow aged 51 – he was listed as a widower, farmer, aged 55. Marriage registered at Brighton. 28/11/1870: Thomas died - Death Cause: died from wound inflicted upon himself when in a fit of D.T. 1/12/1870 The Mercury, Hobart: Death in the Hospital.-The man Thomas Hailstone, who was admitted to the General Hospital on the 20th November, having some days previously attempted to cut his throat, has succumbed to the effects of the injury inflicted. An inquest will be held.