Summary
Personal Information
Crime
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 Friends (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 41 (22) |
| 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
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.
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/