Sarah Hall

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Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Dec 1839
Arrival
Apr 1840
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Sarah Hall
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Laundress

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

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

Transportation

Sarah Hall 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 142
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 1st September 2025

THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE OLD BAILEY Born 1799. Place of birth Plymouth (born at sea, born at sea. brought up at Plymouth). Gender female. Height 5' 2". Hair brown (dark brown). Eyes hazel, grey. Distinguishing marks scar, mole (scar over right eye. large flesh mole left side of face.) 1839 - Tried at Old Bailey, London (central cl. court). Accused of simple larceny (for stealing, on the 7th of September, 1 shawl, value 5s., the goods of Robert prior; and that she had been before convicted of felony.). Found guilty. https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/life?id=obpdef1-2665-18390916

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 1st September 2025

Trial; 16 September 1839. Offence; Larceny from the person, stealing shawl. Status; Married. Husband John a seaman Trade; Laundress and can cook aged 1846 - Free Certificate.

State Library of Queensland on 14th May 2012

the clothing cost 27 shillings