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Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Sarah Hamilton was transported on the Duchess Of Northumberland, departing 25th Nov 1852 and arriving 21st Apr 1853 with 220 passengers.
Duchess Of Northumberland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 604 |
| 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
FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS Orphan Number: 334 Orphan: Henry BIRMINGHAM Mother: HAMILTON, Sarah Father: BIRMINGHAM, James Mother's ship: D Northumberland Father's ship: Age when admitted: 2yrs Date admitted: 27 Apr 1853 Date discharged: 3 Apr 1854 Institutions(s): Infant School Discharged to: died from fever after dysentery Remarks: Presumed buried in Catholic section, St Johns References: SWD6 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=334
Also known as Mary Ann Birmingham, a widow, Sarah was married to James Birmingham. They had five children,all were born in England, three sons accommpanied her to Tasmania - Peter 8, James 6, Henry 2.Her mother's name was Elizabeth, brother John, sisters Ann and Fanny. Her ticket of leave was issued in August 1854. Sarah married Robert Wells 23 October 1854, they had a daughter Elizabeth Wells born 20 March 1855.Died 28 September 1856. Sometime after a Free Certificate was issued in April 1859, Sarah moved to Victoria and changed her name to Sarah Thomas. She died at her home in South Melbourne, on the 2 April 1887 and is buried at Melbourne Cemetery. Sarah's Children That came to Tasmania. Peter Birmingham born c1844, admitted to the Male School of the Orphan School after arrival, discharged to his mother 2 Sept 1854, Peter spent his life in Tasmania. James Birmingham c1846, admitted to Male School of the Orphan School discharged to his mother 2 Sept 1854. Married Harriet Halls in Hobart in 1867. Died in South Melbourne Victoria as James Thomas. Henry Birmingham c1850, admitted to the Infant Division of the Orphan School after arrival, Died 2 April 1854.