Summary
Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Oct 1838
Arrival
Jan 1839
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Maria Cress
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Warwick Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 1st Oct 1838
Ship: Majestic
Arrival: 22nd Jan 1839
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Maria Cress was transported on the Majestic, departing 1st Oct 1838 and arriving 22nd Jan 1839 with 123 passengers.
Majestic (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 337 (170) |
| 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
State Library of Queensland on 21st March 2012
Maria Cress was transported for stealing, she had previous convictions for stealing a watch. She was single. 3/7/1839: Johnson/Absenting hereself without leave/ Aug.1839: Johnson/Absent all night without leave-Cell on bread and water 6 days and referred to her service. July 1841: Johnson/disobedience-cells on bread and water 6 days. 5/4/1841 Married James Spackman. Free application 1845.