Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Mar 1842
Arrival
Jul 1842
Death
Dec 1871
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Personal Information
Name: William Thomas
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 12th Dec 1871
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: George Edwards
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Northampton Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 26th Mar 1842
Ship: Candahar
Arrival: 20th Jul 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Thomas was transported on the Candahar, departing 26th Mar 1842 and arriving 20th Jul 1842 with 251 passengers.
Candahar (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 52 |
| 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
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An inquest was held at the Gaol, Launceston, on the 14th instant, upon the body of William Thomas, alias George Edwards, per Candahar, who was under commitment on a charge of burglary. Verdict--Natural causes, English cholera. Tasmania Police Gazette, 15th Dec 1871, p201.