Martha Davies

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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Oct 1840
Arrival
Jan 1841
Death
Nov 1845
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Personal Information

Name: Martha Davies
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: 5th Nov 1845
Age at death: 30
Occupation: House servant

Crime

Convicted at: Chester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Oct 1840
Ship: Navarino
Arrival: 17th Jan 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Martha Davies was transported on the Navarino, departing 5th Oct 1840 and arriving 17th Jan 1841 with 180 passengers.

Built 1808. 493 tons. Several voyages to Australia with convict transportees. Registers of persons currently being updated - not complete as yet. 1840-1841. Departed Dublin 5th.Sept 1842. Arrived Hobart appx 10th Jan 1843. Sailed with 260 convicts including between 40-50 women,girls & children loaded at Kingstown Harbor. Capt A Warning.

NavarinoNavarino (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 237 (120)
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

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on 11th July 2023

Place of origin: Chester, Cheshire 1841 - Indent No; 278 Offence; Stealing a Cloak and bonnet from her mistress. Status; Single Age; 26 years. 1841 - 10 August. Permission to Marry Davies, Martha. Per Ship; Navarino Treen, Thomas. Per Ship; Larkins Approved; 26 August 1841. 1841 - 20 September 1841. Married No; 1021 - St Johns Church Thomas Train. ** Age 33 years. Ticket of Leave Martha Davis. Age; 27 years. Spinster Witness to marriage; John Wyrin ?? & Elizabeth Morris ** Spelling as per Register. 1845 - 25 February 1845 1845 - 5 November. Death of Martha Train ** aged 30 years. Laborer's wife. Cause of Death; Consumption Spouse of Thomas Train Buried; 10 November 1845. Registration number 796