Thomas Underwood

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1835
Arrival
Aug 1835
Death
Aug 1897
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Underwood
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: 26th Aug 1897
Age at death: 85
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Apr 1835
Ship: Mangles
Arrival: 1st Aug 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Underwood was transported on the Mangles, departing 24th Apr 1835 and arriving 1st Aug 1835 with 310 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 38
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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Old Bailey: Edited version: THOMAS UNDERWOOD, CHARLES RICHARD WILKIE, RACHAEL WILKIE, Theft > theft from a specified place, Theft > receiving, 5th January 1835. THOMAS UNDERWOOD and CHARLES RICHARD WILKIE were indicted for stealing, on the 29th of December, at St. Clement Danes, 1 cloak, value 5l., the goods of Charles Campbell and another; 1 coat, value 1l.; and 1 cloak, value 2l.; the goods of the said Charles Campbell, in the dwelling-house of the said Charles Campbell and another; and RACHAEL WILKIE was indicted for feloniously receiving on the same day, 1 coat, value 1l., part of the said goods, well knowing it to have been stolen. UNDERWOOD— GUILTY . Aged 19. CHARLES RICHARD WILKIE— GUILTY . Aged 24. Recommended to mercy by the Jury, in consequence of "the spleen exhibited by the witness Fry."— Transported for Life . RACHAEL WILKIE— NOT GUILTY. Charles Wilkie arrived VDL per Norfolk 1835. Thomas was 21 years old on arrival and his occupation was listed as a 'shoemaker/gentlemans servant'. Thomas was single 5’5” tall, dark reddish hair, brown hazel eyes, fresh complexion, could read and write, crucifix inside right arm. Father: Thomas Mother: Susan or Susannah – she was married to a Mr Cook, a silk weaver at the time Thomas was transported. Brothers: John, Henry and William Rufus Sisters: Martha, Susan. 12/4/1844: 3rd Class 12/4/1846: TOL 20/11/1846: CP 26/8/1846: Married Jane Panton, born in Colony, 12/12/1829-7/5/1902. They had 12 children. 2 were born in Tasmania, then C1852 they moved to Victoria. They were in Pitfield, a gold mining place near Skipton and Ballarat and had a further 10 children. 26/8/1887: Thomas died, death listed as at Ballarat.