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Thomas Hill (?–?)

Thomas Hill was sentenced to 7 years transportation at Surrey, England, on 19 February 1789. He arrived at Sydney in 1791 aboard the Gorgon in February 1791 and was sent to Norfolk Island aboard the Atlantic in November 1791.

Hill was living with Elizabeth Connelly (née Thomas) by 1794 who had a child. Hill left the island and returned (alone) to Port Jackson aboard HMS Reliance in February 1796. No further records have been found for him.

HMH Sirius 1786-1790 https://hmssirius.com.au/william-connelly-convict-alexander-1788-and-elizabeth-thomas-convict-prince-of-wales-1788/

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'Hill, Thomas (?–?)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/hill-thomas-30595/text37921, accessed 26 April 2024.

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Convict Record

Crime: unknown
Sentence: 7 years