Thomas Kite

Thomas was a convict who was tried in London in Jan 1812 and sentenced to death which was commuted to life because of his former good character. He arrived in the colony aboard the ship 'Fortune' on 11 Jun 1813. He received a conditional pardon in 1818 and an absolute pardon on 31 Dec 1836.

[PhotoCrazy]

Interesting. He lived until 87 but 2 child and wife passed on years before him!

[Taffy]

So interesting to read the histories of how the convict population helped settle the land.

[Marnie]

Gosh, the chronology is very interesting Annie. He must've had an excellent constitution.

[Diana]

What amazing history, thanks for sharing.

[Annie D]

@golftragic thought you might find this interesting
https://australianroyalty.net.au/individual.php?pid=I54470&ged=purnellmccord.ged

[Lou Ann]

Great historical info. He turned out to be a real upright guy.

[jackie edwards]

strange the path some people are on...

[Jane Morley]

Glad to hear that somebody was ok in the end.

[Steve Pooley]

I like these snippets of history and past lives

[Maggiemae]

As usual in the 1800's - an interesting history. If he had never stolen that money he would never have come to Australia!

[Annie D]

@chimfa there were many who did very well in the end Jane :)

[Sue Rose]

So interesting to find out about the early settlers.

[Sylvia du Toit]

Thanks for the info.