Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Amelia Hedsman was transported on the Atwick, departing 28th Sep 1837 and arriving 23rd Jan 1838 with 152 passengers.
Atwick (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 137 (70) |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
1866 - Queen's Orphan School Application for admission 1 February 1866 FATHER; John Woodhall Ship; George III about 30 years ago, Free by servitude Residence; "supposed to be at Wreck reef or one of the Guans Islands Trade; Gardener MOTHER; Ameilia Heasman Ship; Atwick. Jan 1838. Free by servitude Residence; "now living in Macquarie ?, Hobart Town, near James Arms Trade; Charwoman or in washing CHILD/REN; - John England Woodhall. Born; 21 June 1856 Remarks; The boy is of a headstrong disposition, not controlled by his mother ... CHILDREN * Wellington Woodhall. Aged; 11 years * Lavington Woodhall. Aged; 8 years * Mary Ann Woodhall. Aged; 6 years * Maria Woodhall. Aged 3 years Born 21 Sept 1862. Informant; Mother. Residence; Macquarie Street,
Amelia was indicted for robbing her mistress Mrs Nowes of many items of clothing and sheets etc. Amelia was single, dark brown hair, light grey eyes. Remarks on arrival: Not assignable - pregnant. 26/4/1838: Misconduct in having a man concealed in her bedroom and under the bed - Hard Labour in the House of Correction, 4 days. 19/11/1838: Officer/absconding - original sentence 23/11/1838: Officer/sstealing a cornish. Amelia married John Woodhall (George 3) on 14/10/1843. They had 7 or 9 children (2 were stillborn) then Amelia left John and moved to Victoria, later marrying William Morton and had 1 child Charlotte Morton wo married John Barnicott Francis.
Hedsman is a transcription error. Her surname was Heasman.