Summary
Born
Sep 1818
Conviction
Robbery with violence
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Oct 1899
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Personal Information
Name: James Thornton
Gender: Male
Born: 4th Sep 1818
Death: 13th Oct 1899
Age at death: 81
Occupation: Miner
Voyage
Departed: 12th Apr 1843
Ship: Gilmore
Arrival: 19th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Thornton was transported on the Gilmore, departing 12th Apr 1843 and arriving 19th Aug 1843 with 254 passengers.
Gilmore (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 278 |
| 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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Became first postmaster at Nubeena in 1886.