Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Eliza Ashton was transported on the Pyramus, departing 8th Oct 1831 and arriving 5th Mar 1832 with 149 passengers.
Pyramus (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 205 (105) |
| 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 |
Claims
"Researching on behalf of the Ashton family - checking for connections to James Henry Ashton."
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Convict Notes
Who was Eliza? Where did she come from? Hoping to uncover her story and share that here at a later date.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842, From London single protestant who could not read or write. 5' 4 3/4" fair ruddy complexion brown hair and brown eyes New South Wales, Australia, Registers of Convicts' Applications to Marry, 1826-1851 Granted 11/10/1836 Eliza Ashton 23 Bond (life) per ship Pyramus to marry john Mckone 28 free (7yrs) per ship Governor Ready Rev Rob Cartwright
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Pyramus 4th March 1832. No; 138. Eliza Ashton. Age 19. Family in the Colony; Cousin, Isaac Dane, 7 years ago. Uncle, Mark Ashton. -----------------------------------
Pardon: 30th July 1847 Pardon number 47/388 Type CP, Item 4/4451 Reel 783 Page 275-6 Had prior conviction in July 1829 sentenced to 3 months for larcency in County of Warwick TICKET OF LEAVE GRANTED no. 41/2703. 11th December 1841 for so long as she remains with her husband Prisoner No, 136/32