Elijah Ainsworth

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Stealing cheese
Departure
Nov 1838
Arrival
Mar 1839
Death
Jun 1842
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Personal Information

Name: Elijah Ainsworth
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 6th Jun 1842
Age at death: 23
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 16th Nov 1838
Ship: Pyramus
Arrival: 24th Mar 1839
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Elijah Ainsworth was transported on the Pyramus, departing 16th Nov 1838 and arriving 24th Mar 1839 with 170 passengers.

PyramusPyramus (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 392
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

Robyn Everist avatar
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on 19th February 2026

6 June 1842 - executed in Launceston for the rape of Mary Jeffrey 5 years old https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-3/CON31-1-3P24

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 26th June 2024

Burials in the Parish of Launceston in the County of Cornwall, Van Dieman’s Land. No; 685 & 1033 Burial; 1842. 6 June Abode; Launceston Goal Age; 20 years. ** Age as per Register ** Ship; ------------ Status; Convict