Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Richard Thompson was transported on the Gorgon, departing 31st Jan 1791 and arriving 21st Sep 1791 with 31 passengers.
Gorgon (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 154 |
| 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
Digitised Indent of Gorgon. Richard Thompson, tried at York Gen Sess. 14 Mar 1789, 7 years. ------------------------------------------------------------- The following prisoners have taken their trials at the Guildhall, viz. Richard ? and James Mills, found guilty of picking; Sheffield Register, 21 March 1789. On Saturday last the following prisoners in Ousebridge gaol, received their sentences, viz. Richard Thomson and James Mills, found guilty pocket picking, and George Holdsworth, for grand larceny, be transported for seven years; Sheffield Register, 4 April 1789.