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Transportation
John Thompson was transported on the Henry, departing 31st Mar 1823 and arriving 26th Aug 1823 with 161 passengers.
Henry 1825. The ship Henry, Captain Ferrier, arrived at Hobart Town, on the 9th ult. with 79 female prisoners, all whom were landed with the exception of two. There were also on board 25 free women, and 33 children, who came out, at the expence of Government, to join their husbands and parents. Sydney Gazette, 3 Mar 1825.
Henry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 19 (11) |
| 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
***TWO JOHN THOMPSON'S ON THIS VOYAGE*** Identifier 2 was tried at Perth, Scot. for 'Falsehood and forgery' on 13/9/1822. Listed as THOMSON. Identifier 1: National Records of Scotland Trial papers relating to John Thompson for the crime of robbery at Kilknow, Parish of Galashiels, Selkirishire. Tried at High Court, Jedburgh Dates 22 Apr 1822 Accused John Thompson, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty in terms of own confession, Sentence: Transportation - 14 years. John Thompson was listed as 32 years old on arrival. Native Place: Lanarkshire. Occupation: Iron founder/soldier. John was 5'7½" tall, sallow complexion, dark brown hair, grey eyes. THOMPSON, John. Per "Henry", 1823; two convicts of this name by this ship 1823 Aug 29: On list of prisoners landed from the "Henry" & forwarded to Windsor for distribution (Reel 6011; 4/3509 p.136) 1823 Oct 3: On list of prisoners assigned (Fiche 3291; 4/4570D p.125) 1824 Jan, Mar: On returns of convicts returned to Government, transferred & assigned to settlers in the District of Appin (Reel 6028; 2/8283 pp.51, 55) 1824 Oct: Servant to J W Browne. On return of settlers men & others punished at Bathurst (Reel 6023; 4/6671 p.127) 19/7/1828: Tried at Penrith Gen. Sessions for being a runaway and an incorrigible character - 3 years. 30/4/1829: Convict Death Register - John Thompson died, aged 51 at Moreton Bay. According to Moreton Bay records he died 27/4/1829.