Martha Birch

Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jun 1836
Arrival
Oct 1836
Death
Jan 1841
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Personal Information

Name: Martha Birch
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: 1st Jan 1841
Age at death: 31
Occupation: Laundress

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Chester City Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th Jun 1836
Ship: Elizabeth
Arrival: 12th Oct 1836
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Martha Birch was transported on the Elizabeth, departing 20th Jun 1836 and arriving 12th Oct 1836 with 162 passengers.

1828 - Elizabeth arrived from Ireland with Female Irish Convicts. Total No Embarked; 194. Drowned on voyage; 1 Died on Board; 1. Total mustered 192 on arrival at Sydney Cove 12 January 1828. 16 Children on Board Walter Cock - Commander Joseph H Hughes - Surgeon Superintendent.

ElizabethElizabeth (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 298
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
Level 338
on 18th February 2021

Indent No; 66. Age; 26. Protestant, Married. Native Place; Cheshire. Trade; Washerwoman, housemaid Height; 5 ft. 4 in Eyes; Hazel grey Hair; Brown Completion; Ruddy Remarks; HUSBAND; William Birch to V. D. Land. 4 years ago.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 18th February 2021

New South Wales, Australia, St. John's Parramatta, Burials No; 380 Name; Martha Birch Abode; Parramatta General Hospital Date of death; 1841, 4 Jan Date of burial; 1841, 6 Jan Age; 32 Details; Per ship; Elizabeth [1836] By Whom Ceremony was preformed; H H Bobart ---------------