Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed Thomas Collins
- Researcher (Christine Emery)
- Researcher (Ruth Waldron)
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Biographies
BIOGRAPHY NOTES
NAME: Thomas COLLINS
BIRTH: 14 MAY 1807 • Aylesbury, Buckingham, England. BAPTISM: 21 Oct 1807, St. Mary, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.
DEATH: 6 FEB 1858 • Bremer River, Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Age 50 yrs. COD: Drowning, Bremer River.
FATHER: William COLLINS (1776–1849)
MOTHER: Ann Collins nee HAWKINS (1774–1855)
SIBLING/S: Mary Ann Webb nee Collins, Dinah Collins, William Collins, Alexander John Collins, Alexander John Collins, William Collins.
TRIAL & CONVICTION: OFFENCE - Highway Robbery. SENTENCE: 14 years & transportation to New South Wales, Australia. Transported, Per LORD LYNEDOCH.
DEPARTURE: 30 May 1833, ARRIVAL: 18 Oct 1833.
WIFE: Catherine Collins nee HENDERSON (1825-1899).
MARRIED: 8 Aug 1842, Parish of St Thomas, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. Consent of the Governor given, witnesses John Taylor & Ann Taylor.
CHILDREN: Eight (known) children; Marguerite Collins, Thomas Logan Collins, Ann Jane Collins, Mary Ann Beamsley nee Collins, John Henderson Collins, Catherine ‘Kate’ Halliday nee Collins, William James/Jones Collins, Dinah Harding nee Collins.
APPEARANCE: From Conviction records: Complexion - Dark, ruddy, Eyes - Brown, Hair - Brown, Height - 5' 4 1/2", Distinctive features - Finger nails turning white.
OCCUPATION: Bricklayer/Stonemason.
Submitted by Researcher (Christine Emery) on 13 August 2017
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- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/9, p.121
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