William Thomson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Stealing a Coat
Departure
Jun 1830
Arrival
Nov 1830
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Thomson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Glasgow Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Jun 1830
Ship: Persian
Arrival: 7th Nov 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Thomson was transported on the Persian, departing 26th Jun 1830 and arriving 7th Nov 1830 with 198 passengers.

PersianPersian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 421 (213)
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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VDL Executioner 21 June 1838-17 Feb 1840

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TAHO Conduct record - part 1 https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-43/CON31-1-43P28 3 Oct 1832 - assigned as flagellator