Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Thomas was transported on the Cressy, departing 28th Apr 1843 and arriving 28th Aug 1843 with 296 passengers.
Cressy (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 283 (143) |
| 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
Friday. Charles Warlock, Jeremiah Taylor, and John Thomas, were indicted for stealing a ham and two pieces of bacon, the property of William Whitbread. The prosecutor, who is a bacon curer, lodged at the coach and horses public house, Gloucester-lane, and the prisoners, who went in there to drink, took the opportunity of stealing the property. Guilty. Seven years’ transportation. There were other indictments against each of the prisoners, but by leave of the Court no evidence was offered. Bristol Times, 16 Apr 1842.
16/4/1842 Bristol Times and Mirror Bristol, England: Charles Warlock, Jeremiah Taylor, and John Thomas, were indicted for stealing a ham and two pieces of bacon, the property of William Whittread. Jeremiah Taylor arrived per 'Cressy 1843' to VDL. Charles Warlock/Worlock arrived per 'Earl Grey' 1843. John Thomas was listed as 22 years old on arrival. He was born in Bristol. John was 5'6½" tall, fair complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, J on inside of right arm, scar on each finger of right hand, 3 scars on right thumb, scar on left jaw, reads, single, protestant. Mother: Sarah Sister: Marian - at native place. 25/9/1849: Certificate. 27/10/1861: At Cascades.