Rachael Horton

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Summary

Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Dec 1839
Arrival
Apr 1840
Death
Jun 1910
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Personal Information

Name: Rachael Horton
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: 22nd Jun 1910
Age at death: 89
Occupation: House servant
Aliases: Rachael Thelwell [Married]

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

Rachael Horton 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 143 (73) Conduct Record: CON40/1/6 Page 35 Description List: CON19/1/12 Page 524
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

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Offence; Stealing Tablecloths 1843 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS. Permission date: 31 Oct 1843 & 31 Dec 1843. Horton, Rachael. Ship/free: Gilbert Henderson. Marriage to: Thelwell, Frederick, Ship/free: Earl St. Vincent 1844 – Birth of Frederick Thurwell ** - 27 July 1844. Registered Launceston 1846 – Birth of Given name not recorded [Female] Thelwell. – 14 April 1846. Registered Launceston 1848 – Birth of Charles Thelwall ** - 28 May 1848. Registered Launceston 1848 – Death of Charles Thewall ** - 24 Oct 1848. Registered Launceston From Inflammation of Bowels. 1849 – Birth of John Thelwall ** - 10 Dec 1849. Registered Launceston 1851 – Birth of William Thelwall ** - 23 Dec 1851. Registered Launceston 1854 – Birth of Rachel Thelwall ** - 9 Jun 1854. Registered Launceston 1856 – Birth of Given name not recorded [Female] Thelwall. Registered Launceston 1872 - POSSIBLE DEATH RECORD of Husband. Date of death: 15 Oct 1872 Thelwall, Frederick AGED 69 years old. Trade; Painter. 1898 - HEALTH & WELFARE Thelwell, Rachael. Ship to colony: Gilbert Henderson Launceston Invalid Depot: POL709-1-29 page 51 (22 Mar 1898 to 28 Feb 1901) - Discharged to relations 1910 - POSSIBLE DEATH RECORD - 22 Jun 1910. Where died: 58 Canning St, Launceston