Harriet Derbyshire

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Mar 1845
Arrival
Jul 1845
Death
Jun 1871
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Personal Information

Name: Harriet Derbyshire
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: 1st Jun 1871
Age at death: 60
Occupation: Prostitute
Aliases: Darbyshire, Withers

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster, Manchester Boro' Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 17th Mar 1845
Ship: Tory
Arrival: 4th Jul 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Harriet Derbyshire was transported on the Tory, departing 17th Mar 1845 and arriving 4th Jul 1845 with 172 passengers.

Built 1842 at Sunderland. Wood barque of 512 Tons. Three (3) sailings transporting convicts to Australia: 1845; 1846/47 & 1848. Passengers on the 1846 voyage are still being listed, on this site. Please note this if searching records.

ToryTory (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 255 (129)
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

Sheryl avatar
72
on 9th July 2025

An inquest was held at Selby, on the 18th instant, upon the body of Harriet Wither, per Tory 1. Verdict--Deceased died from dislocation of the neck, but how caused there was no evidence to show. Tasmania Police Gazette, 24th Feb 1871, p36.

Jillian Brewer avatar
96
on 1st May 2023

Husband: Charles

Jillian Brewer avatar
96
on 1st May 2023

Convicted of stealing clothes. Occupation: piercer in a factory/prostitute. Married with three children. (conduit record)