William Adolphus Thompson

Summary

William Adolphus Thompson, one of 153 convicts transported on the Elizabeth, May 1816
Born
Jan 1792
Conviction Theft of hankerchief
Departure Apr 1816
Arrival
Oct 1816
Death
Unknown
Personal Information
Name: William Adolphus Thompson
Aliases:
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1792
Death: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Convicted at: London Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 99
Voyage
Departed: 30th Apr 1816
Ship: Elizabeth
Arrival: 5th Oct 1816
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Ship: Elizabeth
Departed: 30th Apr, 1816
Arrived: 5th Oct, 1816
Passengers: 156

1828 - Elizabeth arrived from Ireland with Female Irish Convicts. Total No Embarked; 194. Drowned on voyage; 1 Died on Board; 1. Total mustered 192 on arrival at Sydney Cove 12 January 1828. 16 Children on Board Walter Cock - Commander Joseph H Hughes - Surgeon Superintendent. -- https://freesettlerorfelon.com/convict_ship_elizabeth_1828.htm

Elizabeth

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 263 (133)
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

Contributed by on 26th February 2024

Old Bailey Online WILLIAM COLLINS. WILLIAM ADOLPHUS THOMPSON. FRANCIS ALLSOP. Theft; grand larceny (to 1827). 6th December 1815. Text type Trial account Defendants WILLIAM COLLINS, WILLIAM ADOLPHUS THOMPSON, FRANCIS ALLSOP Offences Theft > Grand larceny Session Date 6th December 1815 Reference Number t18151206-40 Verdicts Guilty, Guilty, Guilty Punishments Transportation 39. WILLIAM COLLINS , WILLIAM ADOLPHUS THOMPSON , and FRANCIS ALLSOP , were indicted for stealing, on the 9th of November , a silk handkerchief, value 5s. the property of a person unknown . WILLIAM BARRETT . I am a City constable. I saw the three prisoners at the bar, on the 9th of November; they were pointed out to me by Johnson; they were in Bridge-street, Blackfriars . We saw them attempting gentlemen's pockets; they hurstled a gentleman, and I saw Collins take a handkerchief out of the gentleman's pocket; I was within half a yard of them; they were all three together. I then lost both them and the gentleman. The next time I saw the prisoners, was on the return of the procession; I then observed them at the corner of King street, Cheapside; they were attempting to pick pockets then. We watched them until the procession had nearly got in; they then went down Trump street, King street, into Lawrance lane, and took handkerchiefs out of their pockets, and put them round their necks; I saw Allsop in particular; I found three round his neck, and three in his pocket. I then saw Collins had one, and a pair of gloves, in his pocket. The other prisoner had nothing upon him. (Produces the handkerchiefs.) Cross-examined by Mr. Andrews. I had known Thompson before; the others were strangers. My attention was drawn to them, by Johnson. I could not take them in Bridge street, although I was so near to them. Re-examined by Mr. Bolland. As soon as I had sufficient assistance, and an opportunity, I took them. BENJAMIN JOHNSON . My attention was draw to the prisoners at about half past one, or nearly two, after the procession had taken water; they were round the Lord Mayor's carriage; there was a great mob, and the three prisoners were very active in picking pockets; they were all three together. I observed them during nearly three quarters of an hour. I saw them put their hands into many pockets round the carriage. I was obliged to go after some others. I saw them again when the procession came from Westminster, between three and four; they were then altogether, and hustling. I left them, whilst I went to apprehend some others. JOHN GODDARD . I am a constable, but was not on duty. I observed all three of the prisoners; I first saw them at the corner of King-street; they were then attempting gentlemen's pockets; I watched them for nearly an hour. They turned down Trump-street, into Lawrence lane, and there I saw the shortest, Allsop, putting something round his neck. We then followed them to the gate of Guildhall yard, and then we took Allsop at the corner of Cateaton street; he said, he had no handkerchiefs, and we found three round his neck, and three in his pocket. I was present when Thompson was apprehended, and one was round his neck. I am certain the three prisoners are the men. William Barrett . I can't swear positively which of these handkerchief it was that I saw Collins took, but certainly he took one, in Bridge street, and they were altogether then, and hustled the gentleman. COLLINS, GUILTY , aged 29. THOMPSON, GUILTY , aged 23. ALLSOP, GUILTY , aged 20. Transported for Life . London Jury, before Mr. Recorder.

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26th Feb 2024crime, date_of_birth, gender
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