Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Elizabeth Brooks was transported on the Platina, departing 22nd Apr 1837 and arriving 22nd Oct 1837 with 113 passengers.
Platina (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 35 (19). Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
| 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
On arrival in Colony: aged 23yrs; laundress; 5'2"; pale complexion; brown hair; blue eyes. Native place - Bristol, England. Application for Permission to Marry: to Robert Wicker. Approved. Marriage: 3 May 1841 to Robert Wicker at Hobart.
Elizabeth BROOKS was convicted at Bristol on 11 Aug 1837 for stealing handkerchiefs. 7yr sentence. (Alias name - Mary Burstow). Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Platina' arriving 22 Oct 1837. Single woman. Work services in the Colony. Ticket of Leave granted 25 Nov 1841 Conditional Pardon approved 17 May 1843 (no. 214) Free Certificate 1844