Martha Evison

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Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Nov 1848
Arrival
Apr 1849
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Martha Evison
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Stafford. Stafford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Nov 1848
Ship: Cadet
Arrival: 12th Apr 1849
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Martha Evison was transported on the Cadet, departing 10th Nov 1848 and arriving 12th Apr 1849 with 152 passengers.

Built 1841 at the Isle of Man. Wood barque of 465 Tons.

CadetCadet (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 354
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

Sheryl avatar
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on 24th November 2025

Martha Evison, 24 yrs, single, can read, convicted of larceny from the person, sentenced to 10 yrs at Stafford on the 19 June 1848. Once previously convicted, thrice acquitted & 8 times for drunkenness. Prison Registers and Statistical Returns - page 194 1843-1850 HO 24/12