Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Bridget Conn 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 40. Tasmanian Archives. |
| 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
Bridget CONN (alias Sarah STANMORE) was convicted at Sussex, England on 22 Feb 1837 for stealing a watch. Previous offences. 14 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Platina' arriving 22 Oct 1837. Aged 30 yrs; married; 5'1" height; housemaid/laundress. Native place: Clare, Ireland. Husband: Edward CONN (already transported) - possibly Edward CON transported to New South Wales on the 'Lloyd' 1837, although he was only reported to be 19 yrs of age. VDL: Work services. Numerous notes of misconduct and time spent at the Female Factory, both Hobart and Launceston. Ticket of Leave granted. 30 Nov 1844: Application for permission to marry - to Mark NIGHTON. (ref. 52/1/2 no. 133) 31 July 1846: Application for permission to marry - to Edward STERN. (ref. 52/1/2 no. 436) 7 Sept 1846: Marriage - Bridget CONN, aged 36yrs, servant, widow to Edward STERN, aged 27 yrs, groom, bachelor. At Parish of Holy Trinity, Church of England, Launceston, VDL. (ref. 37/1/5 no. 313)