Eleanor Cotter

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Theft - simple larceny
Departure
Jul 1829
Arrival
Nov 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Eleanor Cotter
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Housemaid
Aliases: Cotter

Crime

Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Jul 1829
Arrival: 29th Nov 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Eleanor Cotter was transported on the Lucy Davidson, departing 10th Jul 1829 and arriving 29th Nov 1829 with 101 passengers.

Lucy DavidsonLucy Davidson (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 108
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 4th March 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry Eleanor Cottor, alias Cotter, age on arrival, 18, per Lucy Davidson (1829), Tried London England, 1829, 7 years for Stealing gown. DOB 1811, native place, Cork Co. Single. Catholic. Trade, House maid.

Roger Churm avatar
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on 29th April 2019

Old Bailey Proceedings ELEANOR COTTER,Theft,Simple larceny 9th April 1829 900.Eleanor Cotter was indicted for stealing,on the 24th of February,1 gown,value 4s.,and 1 apron,value 6d. the good old Sarah Porton. Mary Jackson.The prisoner came to me,on the 24th of February,about twelve o'clock,at asked for Louisa's things;I said I had not any of them -she then asked for Sally's blue gown and apron;I gave them to her,supposing Sarah Porton had sent her. Sarah Porton.I had never seen the prisoner that day;she used to work in the same house as me-I did not send her for the things. Boyd Silvester.I am an officer.I took the prisoner on the 2nd of March,she had this apron on-I asked where the gown was;she told me she went for some things,and got these in mistake;that Samuel Smith,who was outside said"Keep them"they took them to the minoried,and pawned the gown Edward Perkins.I am a pawnbroker (Property produced and sworn to) GUILTY.Age 17 Transported for Seven Years.