Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Hannah Hearson was transported on the Wanstead, departing 31st Jul 1813 and arriving 9th Jan 1814 with 120 passengers.
Wanstead (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 107 (55) |
| 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
Hannah was convicted of pssessing forged one-pound notes, knowing them to be forged. Se ws acquitted of charge of forging them. Also charged with her were catherine Watson, Isaac Wise and John George Hearson (Earl Spencer). Her daughter Elizabeth also come free with her on Wanstead. She married William Fowler (Fortune) 1816, had about 5 kids, separated by 1828. Had two more kids with George Dowling, died 1835 aged 39. Hannah received her Certificate of Freedom in Nov 1826.
Crime (see Old Bailey under "Hannah Eyreson"): possession of forged pound notes, She was acquitted of forging them. With Isaac Wise, Catherine Watson and her husband John George Hearson. Her daughter Elizabeth came with her on Wanstead.