William Thomas

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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Manslaughter/culpable homicide
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Dec 1872
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Personal Information

Name: William Thomas
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: 24th Dec 1872
Age at death: 57
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Glamorgan Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Apr 1843
Ship: Gilmore
Arrival: 19th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Thomas was transported on the Gilmore, departing 12th Apr 1843 and arriving 19th Aug 1843 with 254 passengers.

GilmoreGilmore (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 269 (136)
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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on 2nd September 2025

Place of origin: Swansea, Glamorgan Offence; Manslaughter of John Bowler, in a drunken row Indent: CON14/1/20 Pages 146-147 Aged; 28 years old 1854 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS. Permission date: 25 Apr 1854 William Thomas. Ship/free: Gilmore 3. Marriage to: Isabella Page. Ship/free: Free. Recommended 26 Nov 1854 Brickfields Invalid Depot: POL709-1-9 page 15 (03 Jan 1872 to 24 Jan 1872) POL709-1-9 page 83 (29 Jan 1872 to 13 May 1872)