Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Maria Jacob was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 28th Mar 1840 and arriving 13th Jul 1840 with 214 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 179 (91) |
| 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
30/10/1839 Bury and Suffolk Herald: Maria Jacob pleaded guilty to stealing from the person of Moses Cole of Lamarsh. 7 years transportation. 17/7/1844: Arrived VDL per 'Waterlily' 27/7/1844: TOL Newcastle (on NSW records) From her Indent: Maria was 31 years old, 5'3¼" tall, Housemaid/Cook. 4/1/1847: Married Patrick Crofts (Nautilus 1840 to Norfolk Island/3/3/1844 to VDL per Maitland), married at Hobart. No children found. No date of death found.