Jane Beard

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Mar 1840
Arrival
Jul 1840
Death
Jan 1840
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Personal Information

Name: Jane Beard
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 1st Jan 1840
Age at death: 32
Occupation: Laundress

Crime

Convicted at: Sussex Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Mar 1840
Arrival: 13th Jul 1840
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Jane Beard was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 28th Mar 1840 and arriving 13th Jul 1840 with 214 passengers.

Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.

Surrey Or SurrySurrey Or Surry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 179 (91)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 18th February 2021

New South Wales, Australia, St. John's Parramatta, Burials No; 357 Name; June Beard [Jane Beard] Abode; Parramatta, General Hospital Date of death; 1840, 3 Dec Date of burial; 1840, 5 Dec Age; 29 years ** as per register ** Details; Per ship; Surry

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 18th February 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Surry - 1840 Indent No; 151 Name; Jane Beard Age; 32. Protestant, Single Native Place; Brighton Trade or calling; Laundress Trial where & Date; Stealing a watch - 29 July 1839 - Sussex Sentence; 7 years Height; 5 ft. 4 in Eyes; Chestnut Hair; Brown Completion; Ruddy