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Transportation
Ellen Burton was transported on the Arabian, departing 22nd Nov 1846 and arriving 25th Feb 1847 with 152 passengers.
391 ton Barque. Built Liverpool. The Barque Arabian, under the command of Captain Robertson, left Kingstown, Dublin, 22 November, 1846, with 150 female convicts and 37 children on board. One woman and 7 children died on the voyage. At least 2 children were born during the voyage. The Surgeon Superintendent was Dr Wylie, R.N. and the Matron, Mrs Evans. The Arabian arrived at Hobart Town, February 25 1847.
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| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records. |
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Convict Notes
Cork Summer Assizes, 1845. Ellen Burton was presented by the Grand Jury vagrant, and person of infamous character, she traversed to the presentment; and was accordingly given in charge. Constable Michael O'Neale, on being sworn and examined, stated that he was a constable, stationed in Cork for the last six or seven years, and that she was a prostitute, and was constantly the habit of lying in the fields and sleeping there; she was frequently in Bridewell for being drunk. Head Constable Condom deposed that the prisoner was a notorious drunkard—the Constables were often obliged to take her to Bridewell on their backs. The Jury then found for the presentment. . The Chief Baron said the Act of Parliament under which the prisoner was indicted, allowed the prisoner three months to provide security for her good behaviour—and unless two sureties of each came forward for her within that time she should transported for seven years. Cork Examiner, 6 Aug 1845.
Arabian Indent: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P46 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P47 No. 822 Ellen Burton, age 23, House maid, tried at Cork City, 5 Aug 1845, 7 years, native place, Cork. Single, catholic, can read and write. Relations: Father John, mother Mary; Brothers, David, john, James, Sister Mary, at Cork. 3 or 4 years on the Town. Offence: Vagrancy; Drunkenness, 1 month. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON41-1-12$init=CON41-1-12P9 822. Ellen Burton. Offences. Recorded that she absconded several times and was punished and sent to the Factory at Launceston. Cert Free 24/9/1852.