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Sarah Easdon

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Summary

Born
Jan 1795
Conviction
Theft - simple larceny
Departure
Dec 1839
Arrival
Apr 1840
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Sarah Easdon
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1795
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: House servant

Crime

Crime: Theft - simple larceny
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Dec 1839
Ship: Gilbert Henderson
Arrival: 24th Apr 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Sarah Easdon was transported on the Gilbert Henderson, departing 10th Dec 1839 and arriving 24th Apr 1840 with 185 passengers.

Gilbert HendersonGilbert Henderson (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 140
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 1st September 2025

THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE OLD BAILEY Born 1795. Place of birth London. Gender female. Height 5' 0". Hair brown. Eyes hazel, grey. Distinguishing marks nose inclined to left. 1839 - 13 May 1839. 1 of 2 Tried at Old Bailey, London (central cl. court). Accused of simple larceny (stealing, on the 13th of April, 1 basket, value 10d.; and i peck of walnuts, value 1s. 2d. the goods of John Banks Gulliford.). Found guilty. Sentenced to transportation. 1839 - 13 May 1839. 2 of 2 Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of simple larceny (stealing, on the 13th of April, 1 basket, value 10d.; and i peck of potatoes, value 3s.; the goods of henry Charles Corston, and another.)

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 28th June 2022

1840 - Gilbert Henderson Medical Journal No; 79. Sarah Easdon's son aged 5 years was treated for "Slight Fever" 18 January and Discharged 20 January 1840. 1846 - FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS Orphan Number: 1676 Orphan: William EASDON Mother: EASDON, Sarah Father: , Mother's ship: Gilbert Henderson Father's ship: Age when admitted: 6yrs Date admitted: 14 May 1840 Date discharged: 16 Jun 1846 Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: mother, Ticket of Leave Remarks: References: SWD7, 28