Esther Brannon

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
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Departure
Aug 1843
Arrival
Dec 1843
Death
Dec 1901
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Personal Information

Name: Esther Brannon
Gender: Female
Born: Unknown
Death: 26th Dec 1901
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lancaster, Liverpool Boro' Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th Aug 1843
Arrival: 25th Dec 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Esther Brannon was transported on the Woodbridge, departing 20th Aug 1843 and arriving 25th Dec 1843 with 205 passengers.

WoodbridgeWoodbridge (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 384
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 June 2025

1897 - Launceston Invalid Depot Admission dates: 24 Jul 1897 to 02 Aug 1897 Ship to colony: Woodbridge Admitted from the District of Launceston. Discharged to Relations 1901 - Possible Death Record. Esther Dyson. 26 December 1901. Where died: 195 Brisbane Street, Launceston 1901 - Inquest. 27 December 1901. Verdict; Died by Natural Causes aged 74 years old at her residence.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 18th June 2025

1852 - Marriage George Dyson aged 28 years old. Tradesman Esther Brenen aged 24 years old. Spinster Date of marriage: 15 Jun 1852. Registered: Launceston 1862 – QUEENS ORPHAN SCHOOLS. Application for admission by - March 1862 CHILDREN; ** Mary Dyson aged 7 years & 6 months [Date of birth: 12 Sep 1852] ** George Dyson aged 6 years & 4 months ** William James Dyson aged 3 years & 8 months - CROSSED OUT FATHER; 3600. George Dyson AT Port Arthur Ship; Barossa 1st. Status; Free by servitude. 10 May 1851. Trade; Tailor MOTHER; 648. Esther Brennan. Residence; Launceston Ship; Woodbridge 1843. Free by servitude. 26 July 1848. Trade; Washerwoman. "This woman has noting but what she earns and is unbale to support all her children. Has 2 other children dependent upon her, Martha aged 13 years old [Date of birth: 22 Feb 1849] and Ann aged 12 years old [Date of birth: 19 May 1850] It appears that both Martha and Ann are old enough to earn or at any rate assist with earning the cost of their maintenance 1862 - FRIENDS OF THE ORPAHN SCHOOLS ST JOHN'S PARK PRECINCT NEW TOWN, TASMANIA Orphan Number: 1665 Orphan: George DYSON Mother: BRANNON, Esther Father: DYSON, George Mother's ship: Woodbridge Father's ship: Barossa Age when admitted: 6yrs 4mths Date admitted: 1 Apr 1862 Date discharged: Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Remarks: won secular prize Jan 1863 - father in prison References: SWD26/5, 28 Orphan Number: 1666 Orphan: Mary DYSON Mother: BRANNON, Esther Father: DYSON, George Mother's ship: Woodbridge Father's ship: Barossa Age when admitted: 7yrs 6mths Date admitted: 1862 Date discharged: Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Remarks: won Church of England prize & needlework prize Jan 1863, servants' prize Jan 1864 - father in prison References: SWD26/5 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/listorphans.php

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 18th June 2025

Contributed by Maureen Withey on 16th December 2019 Marriage Permissions-https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON52-1-3p041j2k George Dyson, Barossa, and Esther Brannon, free, permission approved, 15 Sept 1848. Not married, see report from the Rev. Mr Dowling, dated 24 March 1849.