Thomas Wells

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Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
May 1835
Arrival
Aug 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Wells
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Shepherd
Aliases: Thomas Wells [1947], Benjamin Jackson [Alias]

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Derby Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th May 1835
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 28th Aug 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Wells was transported on the Norfolk, departing 12th May 1835 and arriving 28th Aug 1835 with 282 passengers.

1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832

NorfolkNorfolk (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 53 (28)
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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** 2 by same name on board Real Name; Thomas Wells Status; Widow - 2 children 1870 - Cascades Invalid Depot. Admission dates: 22 Jan 1870 Aged; 69 years old. Pauper. Ship to colony: Norfolk