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Eliza Beevers was transported on the Sir Robert Seppings, departing 17th Mar 1852 and arriving 7th Aug 1852 with 222 passengers.
628 ton ship built in 1844 at Mawlamyine, formerly Moulmein, Burma in 1844 and traded between India and London. Named after Sir Robert Seppings, a naval architect (1767-1840), who was Surveyor of the Navy from 1813 to 1835. On this voyage the Master was Richard S Stuart and the Mate was Thomas J Clark. The Surgeon was Lennox T Cunningham. For further information, see Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Robert_Seppings_(ship).
Sir Robert Seppings (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 373 (189) |
| 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
Tasmanian Burial Record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD34-1-2/RGD34-1-2P161 Burials in the Parish of The Holy Trinity. Eliza Beavers, General Hospital Buried 6 October 1857, age 29, Ship, Sir R. Seppings. T.L. Ceremony by J. B. Seaman.
Place of origin: Manchester, Lancashire Age; 25 years old - Married - Husband Josh at Manchester Aunt; Catherine in America 4 or 5 years on the Town Offence; Stealing 2 rings from a shop at Manchester 6 months for a shawl 14 days for drink
FIND A GRAVE Eliza Beavers *** Birth; unknown Death; 6 Oct 1857. Hobart City, Tasmania, Australia. Burial; Trinity Burial Ground/Prisoners Burial Ground Hobart, Hobart City, Tasmania, Australia Memorial ID; 270180462 Burial date listed Died General Hospital - Age 29 years - Ship - Sir Robert Seppings - Ticket of Leave