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Transportation
Christiana Ferris was transported on the Lord Sidmouth, departing 7th Sep 1822 and arriving 27th Feb 1823 with 98 passengers.
A Barque built in Jersey (Briton) 1815. Tonnage 194. Built by Matthew le Boeuf. Three (3) voyages to Australia transporting convicted persons. (The 1821 does not yet have complete details on this web site.)
Lord Sidmouth (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 200 |
| 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
Old Bailey Proceedings Online (www.oldbaileyonline.org, version 8.0, 22 March 2020), February 1822, trial of CHRISTIANA FERRIS (t18220220-27). CHRISTIANA FERRIS, Violent Theft > highway robbery, 20th February 1822. 352. CHRISTIANA FERRIS was indicted for feloniously assaulting Joseph Bentley , on the 14th of January , on the King's highway, putting him in fear, and taking from his person, and against his will, one brooch, value 15 s. , his property. JOSEPH BENTLEY . I have been a non-commissioned officer . On the 14th of January, about half-past nineo'clock at night, I was in Hemming's-row, just by Leicester-square , the prisoner and another girl came up on each side, and asked me to go with them, I refused; the prisoner then asked if I would give them something to drink - by that time, I had got nearly in the middle of the row, and when I refused, the prisoner made a jump at my breast, laid hold of my brooch, and tore it from my shirt; she tore my shirt, it was done in an instant. Immediately after the grasp, I received a blow on the left side of my head, I cannot say who from - I turned round, and a gentleman said "Take care of your watch, Sir." I took hold of my watch-chain, pushed the prisoner away, and I think she fell down - the blow I received knocked my hat off, I picked it up, felt for my brooch, and it was gone; I ran to fetch the watchman, I noticed the prisoner had a scar under her nose I found a watchman in St. Martin's-lane, and told him the girls were coming round a corner into St. Martin's-lane - I seized the prisoner and gave her in charge, I am sure she is the woman, she was secured in three minutes. My brooch was found by Jones; the other girl escaped as soon as the prisoner was seized. On the Sunday following, Jones's father came to me, and said his son had found the brooch, and he had pawned it for 2 s.; the Magistrate ordered it to be delivered to me. JAMES MACK . I and the watchman, took the prisoner in charge. WILLIAM JONES . On the 14th of January, about a quarter before ten o'clock at night. I found this brooch about the middle of Hemming's-row, on the pavement; I gave it to my father. RICHARD JONES . I am a watchman of St. Martin's. The evening after the robbery, my wife informed me my son had found a brooch, he gave it to me, I had some rent to make up, and pawned it - I afterwards redeemed it. Prisoner's Defence. He pulled us about in a very indelicate manner, he would not go with us; I wanted something for my trouble, he refused, and struck me. MR. BENTLEY. It is false. GUILTY. Aged 22. Of stealing from the person only . Transported for Life . https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/print.jsp?div=t18220220-27