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Thomas Toole was transported on the Ann And Amelia, departing 8th Sep 1824 and arriving 2nd Jan 1825 with 202 passengers.
The Ann and Amelia was built in India in 1806 553 Tons and owned by J. Somes.
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It seems from 2 letters regarding Moreton Bay, that Thomas Toole was sent to Moreton Bay as a constable and overseer, for which he was not qualified, and so he was returned. Moreton Bay Letters. From P. Logan, Commandant at Moreton Bay, to the Governor, dated 6 Feb 1828. Para 2: Mentions 2 men sent as overseers not qualified – being returned to Sydney. Margin William Cox/ “Hooghley” James Toole/ “Ann & Amelia” ---------------------------------------- 20 Feb 1828, Letter from the Principal Supt, of Convicts Office to Hon. Sec. Letter re Harvey & employment Mentions 2 prisoners sent to Moreton Bay as constables & overseers – returned to Headquarters Margin Robert [previously William] Cox/ “Hooghley” Thomas [previously James] Toole/ “Ann & Amelia” Notes re above.
There appears to be a discrepency between the record of his crime, while at Moreton Bay, and the Murder, he was transported for.
Thomas Toole went to Moreton Bay, as a volunteer, NOT as the result of a colonial conviction. Men volunteered to go there, with the hope of being rewarded with a ticket of Leave or other inducement. He was there only for a short period of time,about 3 months, before he returned to Sydney. Moreton Bay Convict Records. Went to Moreton Bay, 20th October 1827, per Governor Phillip. Thomas Toole, per Ann & Amelia, Tried at City Dublin, Apr 1824, for Burglary & felony, Life, Ploughman. Volunteer from Sydney. To Sydney 28 Jan 1828. Description: Thomas Tool, native of Dublin, age 59, 5 ft 9 in; Dark comp, Grey hair, grey eyes.
TIPPERARY, March 22, Thomas Toole, Policeman, was placed at the bar, charged with the murder of William Myers, Synone, beyond Cashel, the 5th Feb. last. James Myers swore that while sitting with his family at supper the above night report a shot was heard, which his brother (the deceased) and the rest of his family rose from their seats——the deceased and another brother went towards the door, which they opened —the prisoner, who stood four or five yards from it with gun in his hand—asked if the shot had been fired out of that house, to which answer in the negative was given by the deceased, no sooner had he given his answer than the prisoner fired in, and shot him through the eyes, when he immediately fell and expired—another brother, who was standing the deceased, also was wounded —saw the prisoner plainly, and was positive that he was the person who fired in—a comrade the prisoner, named Burke, then went into the house, but the prisoner did not —the prisoner heard that Burke’s had gone eft’ on the road—the witness was positive that shot had been fired out of his house that night, nor were any the family out it for hour before the report of the shot was heard. Little was elicited in the cross-examination Mr. Hatched The people in the house beat Burke, the Policeman— this was after the deceased had been shot heard that prisoner’s arms were taken from him a former occasion. Michael Myers, father to the deceased, corroborated in all respects, the preceding testimony. Judith Myers, mother the deceased, gave her testimony in very affecting manner—it seemed to make a deep impression a crowded Court—as it did not differ in any particular from the testimony given by the first witness, it is unnecessary for to give it detail. For the defence, Captain Wilson, Chief Magistrate, swore that he knew the prisoner for nine years—that his general character was most excellent, that from his conduct, he was selected from number of others, placed in the quarters which he lately occupied—Captain Wilson never heard that he was guilty of a rash act till the present. The case having closed here, the Judge briefly charged the Jury, in the course which he stated that the case, if not a premeditated murder, was manslaughter of the worst description. The Jury, after having deliberated in their room for a short time, returned a verdict of Guilty. After a short pause the Clerk of the Crown asked the prisoner what he had to say why sentence death and execution should not be passed him? The prisoner answered that having been attacked before near six men, whom had been disarmed, it appeared to him that the attack had then been renewed —he further added, that he was yards from the house at the time he fired, and that before he did so, he had been told by Maher and his wife that the first shot proceeded from Myers’s house. To these assertions the Learned Judge replied, that all which he (the prisoner) had stated might be true, for aught his Lordship knew, but other course was left to the Court to follow, but that which the evidence pointed out. After a few other observations expressive of his inclination to receive any documents in favour the prisoner, his Lordship, in an articling manner, passed passed the sentence of death on the prisoner, adjudging him to be executed on Wednesday, and his body given to the County Infirmary for dissection. The wretched prisoner heard his doom pronounced without without the least emotion, and retired from the bar without uttering word. He, however, afterwards came forward, and, in a firm tone, called out to his Lordship for long day, for the purpose, he said, of writing to the Duke of York under whom he stated to have served on the Continent, and also in Egypt. Judge—Sufficient time will be given you. Prisoner—Thank your Honor. Enniskillen Chronicle, 8 April 1824.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Thomas Toole, age on arrival, 54, per Ann and Amelia 1825, Tried Clonmel Tipperary Co., 1824, Life. DOB 1771, native of Dublin. Soldier in 12th Dragoons police officer. ---------------------------------------------------- 1828 Census Index. Thomas Toole, age 60, G.S. Ann & Amelia 1825, Life, catholic, Attendant, Liverpool. -------------------------------------------------- Convict Index 1791-1873 Thomas Toole, Anne & Amelia, Convict Death Register, 24/01/1830. Age 66, Liverpool District.