Dictionary of Sydney

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Griffiths, Thomas

Convict tried at the Old Bailey, London in 1784 for stealing material with a value of 80 shillings. He was sentenced to seven years' transportation and paired with fellow convict Philip Farrell in an attempted mutiny on Scarborough. He received 24 lashes on HMS Sirius and was transferred to Prince of Wales.

Milestone
Born
1759
Arrived Sydney
Prince of Wales
26 Jan 1788
Occupation
Position
1787 - 20 May 1787
20 May 1787 - 26 Jan 1788
20 May 1787