Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed Thomas Nixon
- Researcher (8402)
- Researcher (Julie McKeowm)
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Biographies
Thomas Nixon was born on 30th August 1794 at Brompton near Northallerton, Yorkshire to Thomas and Mary Nixon (Moffat)
He married Mary Wood at Knaresborough in 1820 and a daughter Elizabeth was born in 1822.
Thomas was convicted of stealing a saddle and bridle from Samuel Welford of Brompton on 4th June 1827 and sentenced to 7 years transportation.
Thomas arrived in Sydney on 13th September 1829. In 1838 he married Frances Roach and they had a son, Thomas and a daughter, Mary.
Thomas received his certificate of freedom in 1834 and worked in Sydney as a carter before moving to Maitland around 1846.
Submitted by Researcher (8402) on 20 August 2017
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- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/7, p.81
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