James Thomas

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Summary

Born
Jan 1792
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Nov 1832
Arrival
Mar 1833
Death
Oct 1874
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Personal Information

Name: James Thomas
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1792
Death: 20th Oct 1874
Age at death: 82
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Convicted at: Gloucester City Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 19th Nov 1832
Arrival: 9th Mar 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Thomas was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 19th Nov 1832 and arriving 9th Mar 1833 with 216 passengers.

Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.

Surrey Or SurrySurrey Or Surry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 465 (233)
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

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CON31-1-43/CON31-1-43p84 No; 709. Status; Married 1862 - Invalid. Imperial Funds. Port Arthur: POL709-1-1 page 135 (16 Jan 1862) POL709-1-1 page 217 (20 Nov 1862) POL709-1-1 page 209 (21 Dec 1864) 1874 - DIED, at Port Arthur. 20 October 1874