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Details for the convict Thomas Matthews (1826)

Convict Name:Thomas Matthews
Trial Place:Lancaster Quarter Session
Trial Date:18 April 1825
Sentence:Life
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Arrival Details
Ship:Marquis of Hastings (1)
Arrival Year:1826
 
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Thomas and Thomas Allen (Marquis Hastings 1827) partnered in murder, for which they were executed. Source; The Australian 15 April 1829 page 3 Note!!! Thomas wrote a letter prior to his execution, which was found later, protesting about conditions prisoners were forced to endure at Moreton Bay Gaol ( and which it has been suggested resulted in some changes). Source; Sydney Moniter 27 March 1830 p2 & 24 April 1830 p4 & 14 August 1830 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 July 2014

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Research notes

Thomas was convicted at Lancaster quarter Sessions on 18 April 1825 and sentenced to life transportation, he arrived Sydney aboard Marquis Hastings on 3 January 1826.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 21 July 2014
Thomas & Thomas Allen were convicted 16 Apr 1829 Sydney of murder a fellow convict Connolly at Moreton Bay Qld and sentenced to death. Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 14 Apr 1829 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 July 2014
Thomas Matthews and Thomas Allen were hanged 18 April 1829 Sydney NSW. Source; Sydney Moniter 15 Apr 1829 p3 & 21 Apr 1829 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 July 2014

Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy.

Sources

  • The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/5, p.298

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