Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
Isabella Clapperton was transported on the Rajah, departing 1st Apr 1841 and arriving 19th Jul 1841 with 182 passengers.
Rajah (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 280 Precognition: AD14/40/350 Case papers: JC26/1840/484 Scottish Sheriff Court Criminal Records |
| 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 |
Claims
"I am using Isabella Clapperton as my convict case study."
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Convict Notes
1862 - MARRIAGE. Hobart Town Isabella Perry, widow James Elliot Tar, Widower, Farmer Date of marriage: 27 Jan 1862 Name; Isabella Clapperton aka Isabella Perry. Ship to colony: Rajah New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-11 page 133 (17 Jul 1874 to 09 Aug 1874) Discharged at own request able to work POL709-1-16 page 200 (20 Nov 1878 to 04 Dec 1879) Name; Isabella Clapperton or Perry Discharged at own request fit for light work 1884 - BURIAL. Cornelian Bay Cemetery Isabella Perry aka Isabella Tarr ** Description: Last known residence: New Town Charitable Institution, New Town Aged; 79 years old
1843 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS William Perry. Free Isabella Clapperton Permission date: 30 Apr 1843 & 31 Oct 1843
Scottish Indexes - High Court of Justiciary Trial Papers Title Trial papers relating to Isabella Stewart Name Isabella Stewart (m.s. Clapperton) Richmond Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian Role Accused Crime Theft, habit and repute Crime Location West Richmond Street, Edinburgh Trial Date 4 November 1840 Trial Location Edinburgh Verdict Guilty Sentence Transportation - 7 years Previous Convictions Theft - Edinburgh police court, 17 April 1838 NRS Reference JC26/1840/484
The indictment describes Isabella's crime as "Theft especially when committed by a person who is habite and repute a thief and who has been previously convicted as a thief"