Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Matthew Eaton was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 9th Jan 1836 and arriving 17th May 1836 with 108 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Surry - 1836 |
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Convict Notes
Possible Brother; John Eaton arrived per Ship; Mangles - 1822
1845 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Registers of Conditional and Absolute Pardons. No; 47/556. Date; 30 July 1847. Age; 44 [1803]
1836 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Surry - 1836 Indent No; 36 - 1033. 140 Name; Matthew Eaton Age; 33 years. Unable to read or write. Roman Catholic. Married; 1 male and 4 female children Native Place; Co. Kerry Trade or calling; Nailer [good] Offence; Fire Arms Trial; Kerry - 23 July 1835 - 14 years. no previous convictions Height; 5 ft.5 in Eyes; Hazel. Hair; Brown. Completion; Brown Remarks; BROTHER; John Eaton - 14 years ago. BROTHER; to 36 - 1034. Andrew Eaton [on board]