Janet Duff

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Mar 1811
Arrival
Sep 1811
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Janet Duff
Gender: Female
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Servant

Crime

Convicted at: Glasgow Circuit Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1811
Arrival: 29th Sep 1811
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Janet Duff was transported on the Admiral Gambier And Friends, departing 31st Mar 1811 and arriving 29th Sep 1811 with 300 passengers.

Admiral Gambier And FriendsAdmiral Gambier And Friends (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 41 (22)
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

Kaye Sutton avatar
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on 15th March 2021

Janet had a child Elizabeth by baker Samuel Foster/Forster, born in 1812. She married mariner George Hooper in 1816, their daughter Rebecca was born prior to the marriage. George died in 1820 Jane deserted her daughters and sailed to PD VDL in late 1820 having received her Certificate of Freedom. She was associated with J'than Griffits(Second Fleet)reputedly his mistress.

Ron Garbutt avatar
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on 17th March 2020

Janet Duff Convicted: High Court of Justiciary, Glasgow , 23 April 1810 Crime: Theft Age: about 19 Sentence: 7 years Janet worked as a servant for merchant James Rintoul in Glasgow. She was convicted of stealing wearing apparel, a gold watch, gold rings and other items belonging to him. The jury were unanimous in their guilty verdict. Sources: Caledonian Mercury, “Circuit Intelligence”, 26 April 1810 http://friendsconvictship.com/convict-women/