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Transportation
Thomas Walker was transported on the Medina, departing 19th Apr 1825 and arriving 14th Sep 1825 with 180 passengers.
Medina 1823. Surgeon’s Journal states: 27 August 1823; Received on board 180 male prisoners. 2: 5 September 1823; Got under way from the Cove of Cork and made all sail for ultimate destination. Two days before our departure 3 of the convicts were taken away in consequence of orders, and it was intended to have replaced them by others, but our short stay would not admit of it. The remaining convicts were 177. One convict died at sea. SHIP NEWS.—On Monday evening last arrived from the Cove of Cork, which she left on the 5th of September, with 176 male convicts, the ship Medina, Captain Brown. The guard comprises a detachment of the 40th, under orders of Lieutenant Gunning. Assistant Surgeon Coleman, 40th Regiment, comes by this opportunity The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. Rodmell, R N. who was here before in the Mary transport. Sydney Gazette, 1 Jan 1824.
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| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 267 (135) |
| 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
The Kirkdale Michaelmas Sessions closed on Thursday last. There were 99 persons for trial -82 for felony, and 17 for misdemeanours. The following are the names and sentences of those to be transported beyond seas: ... Thos. Walker, 18, Robert Mc'Garrigel, 1?, for stealing money; ... Liverpool Mercury, 19 Nov 1824. National Archives. Hulk Records HO-9-1_3 (page 6/44). Dolphin Hulk. Received from Kirkdale House of Correction, 4 December 1824. Jno Brelsford, age 15, Felony, Tried Kirkdale Q. S. 8 Nov 1824, 7 years, To Bellerophon, 9th Dec 1824. Jno Jackson, age 16, Felony, Tried Kirkdale Q. S. 8 Nov 1824, 7 years, To Bellerophon, 9th Dec 1824. Jno Walker, age 19, Felony, Tried Kirkdale Q. S. 8 Nov 1824, 7 years, To Bellerophon, 9th Dec 1824. ---------------------------------------------- Hulk Records. HO-9-7_5 (page38/42) Bellerophon Hulk. Received Three prisoners from the Dolphin Hulk, Chatham, 9 Dec 1824. John Brelsford, age 15, Felony, Tried Kirkdale 8 Nov 1825, 7 years, Discharged ?- left blank. John Jackson, age 16, Felony, Tried Kirkdale 8 Nov 1825, 7 years, Discharged ?- left blank. Thomas Walker, age 18, Felony, Tried Kirkdale 8 Nov 1825, 7 years, Discharged- 6 April 1825, per Medina, NSW.
1839 - Burials in the Parish of Trinity. No; 804 Name; Thomas Walker Abode; Hospital When buried; 26 December Age; 28 years Ship’s Name; Medina Quality or profession. Convict