Convict Elizabeth Herron - Convict Records

Summary

Born

Jan 1826

Conviction

Unknown

Departure

Nov 1848

Arrival

Apr 1849

Death

Sep 1887

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Personal Information

Name: Elizabeth Herron

Gender: Female

Born: 1st Jan 1826

Death: 19th Sep 1887

Age at death: 61

Occupation: Laundress

Aliases: Elizabeth Sparkes [Married]

Crime

Crime: Unknown

Convicted at: Scotland. Glasgow Court of Justiciary

Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Nov 1848

Ship: Cadet

Arrival: 12th Apr 1849

Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Elizabeth Herron was transported on the Cadet, departing 10th Nov 1848 and arriving 12th Apr 1849 with 152 passengers.

Built 1841 at the Isle of Man. Wood barque of 465 Tons.

Cadet (generic)

References

Primary Source	Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 358
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

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on 16th January 2025

Place of origin: Glasgow, Lanarkshire 1851 - Delivered an Illegitimate child. James Heron. 6 June 1851 1853 - Delivered an Illegitimate child. Isaac Herin. 17 May 1853. 1854 - Marriage. Benjamin Wm Sparks. 1 January 1855 Married W Sparks Benjamin aged 33 years old, Labourer & Elizabeth aged 26 years old Witness; George King & Eliza Mason 1855 - Birth of Thomas Sparks. 15 December 1855 Parents; Benjamin Wm Sparks, & Elizabeth Heron. Informant; Father, Labourer, Richmond 1855 - Ticket of Leave. 23 January 1855 1856 - Certificate. Richmond. 15 August 1856. 1857 - Birth of William Newton Sparks. 31 July 1857 Parents; Benjamin Wm Sparks, & Elizabeth Heron. Informant; Father, Labourer, Richmond 1861 - Birth of Daniel Sparks. 31 March 1861 Parents; Benjamin Wm Sparks, & Elizabeth Heron. Informant; Father, Labourer, Richmond 1867 - Birth of Henry Sparks. 3 August 1867 Parents; Benjamin Wm Sparks, & Elizabeth Herron. Informant; Father, Labourer, Richmond DIED; 20 August 1867. aged 2 wqeeks from convulsions FIND A GRAVE Elizabeth Heron Sparks Birth; 1824 Death; 19 Sep 1887 (aged 62–63) Fitzroy, Yarra City, Victoria, Australia Burial; Melbourne General Cemetery Parkville, Melbourne City, Victoria, Australia Plot; Ch of England Compartment W 171 Memorial ID 155524639 · View Source Family Members Spouse Benjamin William Sparks - 1820–1898 Children Thomas Sparks - 1856–1917 Benjamin Sparks - 1859–1902 Inscription SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN WATSON WHO DIED 12TH FEB. 1882 AGED 41 YEARS ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE MARGARET WATSON WHO DIED 12TH DEC 1882 AGED 37 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH SPARKS WHO DIED 19TH SEPT 1887 AGED 63 YEARS ALSO GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE MARGARET SPARKS DIED 20TH SEPT 1889, AGED 5 YEARS ERECTED BY HER LOVING AUNT LEAH