Elizabeth Downham

Summary

Born
Jan 1804
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Dec 1839
Arrival
Apr 1840
Death
Jul 1855
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Personal Information

Name: Elizabeth Downham
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1804
Death: 11th Jul 1855
Age at death: 51
Occupation: House servant

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Devon, Exeter Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

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

Transportation

Elizabeth Downham 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 143 (73) Libraries Tasmania - NAME_INDEXES:1388457
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

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Height; 4 ft 11 inches. Aged 33 years old on arrival. Status; Married with one child. Husband; William a Porter at Exeter. 1844 - Birth of child ” SARAH ANN DOLAND' Born on the 20 February 1844 and Baptised on the 25 February in the Female House of Correction. 1845 - 25 February 1845. Ticket of Leave 1848 - Noted in margin of Conduct Record "Child died at Orphan School 28 March 1848. 1849 - 6 November 1849. Certificate 1855 - 11 July 1845. Died of Consumption. Occupation; Fisherman's wife. Age on burial record is listed as 45 years old.