William Thompson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1843
Arrival
Oct 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Thompson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: York Assizes
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Jul 1843
Arrival: 15th Oct 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Thompson was transported on the Lord Petre, departing 3rd Jul 1843 and arriving 15th Oct 1843 with 238 passengers.

Lord PetreLord Petre (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 359 (181)
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 24th September 2013

Two William Thompson's on this voyage. William was 18 years old on arrival in VDL, and was transported for housebreaking at night and stealing copper money, 3 times in prison. Bad and long conduct record. 6/3/1852: COF.

State Library of Queensland on 1st August 2011

he was sentinced for 12 years.