Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Susan Featherstone was transported on the Platina, departing 22nd Apr 1837 and arriving 22nd Oct 1837 with 113 passengers.
Platina (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 37 (20). Tasmanian Archives -convicts. Pioneer Index BDM. |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Susan Featherstone was convicted at Exeter, Devon on 03/01/1837 for stealing a shawl. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Platina', arriving 22/10/1837. Single girl, aged 17yrs. Susan was given permission to marry George JONES, ex 'Platina'. There are 14 children born to the couple recorded on the Tasmanian Pioneer Index, between 1841 and 1862. Some records of misconduct and extension of sentence. Ticket of Leave granted 25/02/1845. After the death of George Jones, 20/09/1872 at Kingston, Susan married Thomas John Vestirin (Visterin) on 16/02/1874, Hobart.