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Crime
Transportation
Ann Cook was transported on the Jane, departing 21st Jan 1833 and arriving 30th Jun 1833 with 114 passengers.
A teak built, coppered and copper fastened vessel. 1831 sailing: The Jane departed Cove harbour, Ireland on 29 April 1831 for New South Wales, Australia. 128 prisoners, 66th Reserve Guard. 5 prisoners embarked at Cape of Good Hope. Two died during voyage. (on this site, names & details are currently being listed - as yet incomplete)
Jane (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 5 (4) Tasmanian Archives - convicts pg 346 Examiner newspaper 11/04/1846 |
| 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
07/04/1846: Supreme Court - Ann Duckers was indicted for stealinig three gowns the property of Maria Vowells. Mrs. Vowells deposed that the prisoner was at her house on a certain day ; that they left in com puny, and went to a public house, where they re mained drinking, and then proceeded to another, until she became intoxicated. The prisoner left her, and it was afterwards discovered the house had been entered, and a large quantity of clothes stolen, which the prisoner was proved to have of fered in pledge. Mr. Knight appeared for the prisoner, and succeeded in raising a doubt, as to whether the prosecatrix had not authorised the prisoner to pawn the goods, upon which she was acquitted.
Ann Cook was convicted at Middlesex on 29/11/1832 for stealing a shawl. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land on the 'Jane', arriving 30/06/1833. Gaol Report: very orderly Ship Surgeon's Report: very good, good character. b. abt 1809/1810 Bury St. Edmunds. Single; reads; plain cook & laundress; dk hazel eyes; dk brown hair; 5'4". 1833: Assigned to Mr. Beaford. 1835: Assigned to Lt. Friend. 1836-1839: Assigned to Mr. Duckers. 12/02/1836: Application for permission to marry Joseph Duckers. Approved. 16/03/1836: Married Joseph Duckers (convict per 'John'), Launceston (ref. 3381/1836-36). 25/10/1836: Duckers - Drunk. 7days solitary, bread & water only. 29/11/1836: Duckers - Disorderly. Crime class 1mth. Ticket of Leave granted (no date recorded) Child Mary Anne Duckers born. Baptised 19/03/1838 Launceston. (ref. 3381/1838) 06/05/1839: Duckers - Drunk & disorderly - 2mths imprisonment at Female Factory, Hobart. Ticket of Leave suspended during that period. 28/05/1845: Lt. Gov. pleased to remit remainder of hard labour from sentence. 09/06/1845: to be sent to Female Factory Launceston. Free Certificate granted (no. 824) 1845.