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Thomas CLAUSON was born on 11 Jul 1815 in Bermondsey, London. His parents were Carsten and Dorothy. Carsten was a leather dresser. Thomas died in Oct 1879 in the River Namoi, near Gunnedah, NSW Wales, Australia. The cause of death was drowning, possibly whilst under the influence of alcohol.
In 1830 Thomas was tried in the Surrey Quarter Sessions for larceny, found guilty, imprisoned for 14 days and whipped. On 5 Jan 1831 he was tried again for another offence which was reported as:
" Thomas Clawson and John Lacey were found guilty of stealing a drawer and thirty shillings, the property of Elizabeth Gordon. The boys were described as fifteen years old and diminutive in stature. John Lacey was sentenced to being publically whipped for 150 yards near where the felony occurred and imprisonment for fourteen days. Thomas Clawson was given transportation for life."
21 Mar 1831 - Thomas embarked on the ship 'Camden' for New South Wales and arrived on 25 Jul 1831. Thomas Clawson, 39/1767, 18 (sic) years, able to read, protestant, single, native of Surrey, errand boy, convicted of robbing a till, tried at Southwark on 4 Jan 1831, sentence to be transported for life, had a former conviction which resulted in 14 days imprisonment, 5' 4ΒΌ", dark sallow complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, disposed of as "Chief Justice, Sydney"
.. the indent and the subsequent immigration document both say that he will be employed by the Chief Justice in Sydney; there are no others arriving at the same time who were destined to work for the Chief Justice and this may not be a euphemism for gaol
21 Nov 1836 - Thomas Clawson and two others were tried for assault and robbery but were found not guilty. and sent to Newcastle.
25 Mar 1841 - Ticket of leave No. 41/732; in lieu of 39/1767, mutilated and cancelled; 9 March 1842 - passport 12 months; obtained a conditional pardon no. 47/198 dated 30 January 1847
22 Jul 1846 - "In Mr Stephens letter of the 22 July 1846. Pardons granted on condition of not returning to countries from whence transported included Thomas Clawson, Camden 1, 1831, life
1852 - Thomas married Fanny Blackman in Muswellbrook.
1854 - their daughter, Sarah Sophia Clauson was born
1858 - Thomas' relationship with his wife had broken down by now and Fanny had a child named Gregory Blackman who later took the surname of Blenman when Fanny settled down with Henry James Blenman sometime before 1864.
25 Feb 1875 - Thomas Clawson, in custody, was brought up for protection.
- George Thompson, being sworn, states : I am sergeant of police, Stationed at Musclebrook(sic); on Saturday night last I received information that a man named Clawson was going about the town in a state of mental derangement, caused by drink; about eleven o'clock I took him from Jones' public House, and confined him in the lock-up.
- Sentenced to 48 hours imprisonment.
30 Oct 1879 - Information was received by the police on Sunday last that the body of a man named Thomas Crawson, lately in the Burburgate employ, had been found drowned. It appears the body was first observed in a snag in the Namoi, some six miles below Doubledah, by Mr. Thorney Fawcett, who sent word to tbe police. It was ascertained that the deceased was last seen alive at Doubledah, where he called on his way from Gunnedah, had a drink, and proceeded on his journey (supposed) to Burburgate, He was then sober, but appeared as if he had been drinking, as it was known the unfortunate man was addicted to intemperance; and it is believed that in some manner he fell into the river and was drowned. The body when recovered was in such a very decomposed state, that some of the witnesses, though knowing him well, could not undertake to swear to his identity. His age was described as 65 years. When taken out of the water, 12s in silver were found in his pockets. His remains were buried on the bank of the river, close to where the body was recovered.
Submitted by Researcher (Ken Ripper) on 12 December 2015
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- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/8, p.64
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