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Transportation
Sarah Hancock was transported on the Princess Royal, departing 6th Jan 1829 and arriving 9th May 1829 with 100 passengers.
Princess Royal (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 502 |
| 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
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Bound Indentures 1829 Widowed protestant with one child who could read and write. Assigned to Mary Wyatt King Street Sydney New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1810-1814, 1827-1867 (NRS 12210) Butts of Certificates of Freedom 1836 March 7. no 36/122. From Exeter. Tried at Middlesex Gaol Delivery 11/9/1828 for unlawfully pledging. 5' 3" dark ruddy and freckled complexion grey hair and hazel eyes
Old Bailey Proceedings May 1828 (t18280529-204) Sarah Hancock was indicted for stealing, on the 16th of May, 1 shawl, value 15s., the goods of Arabella Lucas, from her person. Verdict NOT GUILTY. Sarah Hancock was indicted for stealing, on the 12th of July, 1 gown, value 14s., the goods of Elizabeth Williams. ELIZABETH WILLIAMS: I am single. I lost my gown, from a back parlour, in Bowling street, Clerkenwell; it was taken out at the back window, shich I had left a little was open. I had seen it at five o'clock that evening, when I went out: I returned in half an hour - the prisoner lived next door. RICHARD MOAT: I am a pawnbroker. I have a gown pawned with me on the 12th July; I am not quite certain of the prisoner's person, but I believe it was her - I gave this duplicate for it. MAR LEWIS: I keep a little clothes shop. On the 12th July, the prisoner brought this duplicate to my house and asked me to take care of it, as she was going to meet a gentleman; I said I would - three weeks after, the officer came to me and I gave it to him. JAMES TERRY: I am an officer. I produce the duplicate which I got from this witness. The prisoner put in a written Defence, stating that she had taken the gown and pawned it to pay her rent, but intended to redeem it; that the prosecutrix was living in a state of adultery and had perjured herself by giving the name of Clark at the office. GUILTY. Aged 44. Transported for Seven Years. 12/12/1832 Ticket of Leave - Parramatta. 3/5/1836 Certificate of Freedom.