He was convicted in Leeds (1864) of attempted drowning with intent and sentenced to 15 years. He arrived in WA as a convict per Belgravia (1866) at the age of 19[1].
The Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians
DRAKE, Thomas, b. 1847 (bp. RC. 5.11. 1884) (expiree), son of Benjamin & Mary Ann, arr. 4.7.1866 per Belgravia. m. Elizabeth ANDERSON. Chd. (All Perth RC), Mary Ann b. 1875 (C/E), Thomas Franch b. 1879, Ethel May b. 1881. Mary Anne b. 1882, Maud Blanche b. 1883, Edward Ernest b. 1885. Percival Joseph b. 1888. Perth. Bricklayer 1875. Carter (1880-1884 AIm). C/E. (see Hemsley).
ANDERSON. Elizabeth, m. Thomas DRAKE b. 1847 (bp. RC 5.11.1884).
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