Sarah Elam

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Summary

Born
Jan 1801
Conviction
Rape
Departure
Jan 1833
Arrival
Jun 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Sarah Elam
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1801
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Aliases: Sarah Ellam

Crime

Crime: Rape
Convicted at: York Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Jan 1833
Ship: Jane
Arrival: 30th Jun 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Sarah Elam was transported on the Jane, departing 21st Jan 1833 and arriving 30th Jun 1833 with 114 passengers.

A teak built, coppered and copper fastened vessel. 1831 sailing: The Jane departed Cove harbour, Ireland on 29 April 1831 for New South Wales, Australia. 128 prisoners, 66th Reserve Guard. 5 prisoners embarked at Cape of Good Hope. Two died during voyage. (on this site, names & details are currently being listed - as yet incomplete)

JaneJane (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 6 Libraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON19-1-13 Image 345
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

Natalie Lonsdale avatar
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on 19th November 2024

Sarah was convicted of being an accessory to a rape and received a sentence of Life.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 5th August 2024

Place of origin: Sheffield, Yorkshire Aged; 33 years old 1833 - Assigned to Mr. Pitcairn 1839 - Marriage Permissions Name: Mccoy, Alfred Ship/free: Free Marriage to: Elam, Sarah Ship/free: Jane. No; 39 Permission date: 2 Mar 1839 [no details to if approved or not approved]