Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Jane Fitzgerald was transported on the Diamond, departing 29th Nov 1837 and arriving 29th Mar 1838 with 160 passengers.
Diamond (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australia Convict Printed Indentures. |
Claims
"Jane is my great grandmother. She married John Edward Hides in 1845. She died in 1898."
Photos
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Convict Notes
NSW Convict Index. Jane Fitzgerald. Per Diamond, 1838, Ticket of Leave, No 42/2707, Brisbane Waters, district; Tried, Dublin City. Convict Application to Marry. John Hides, per Westmoreland (1) age 35, 7 years, free; and Jane Fitzgerald, age 27, 7 years, Bond; Date of permission, 31 Jan 1845, Liverpool district, Revd. John Fitzpatrick.
Maiden name was Jane Carroll or Jane Taylor Married a Fitzgerald and was a widow when transported. Married John Edward Hides in 1845
The Convict Indentures states that Jane Fitzgerald was 20 years old. She could not read or write; religion Roman Catholic; status widow and a native of Dublin. She was a child's maid. Jane was convicted of stealing pork at Dublin City on 22 September 1837 and sentenced to 7 years transportation. She had two prior convictions and served 7 months and 6 months. Physical attributes: height 5 feet 2 1/4 inches; complexion pale and a little freckled; hair dark brown and eyes light brown. Transport number 23. Prisoner number 23-38.