Sarah Jones

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Summary

Born
Jan 1795
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Dec 1825
Arrival
May 1826
Death
Jan 1837
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Personal Information

Name: Sarah Jones
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1795
Death: 1st Jan 1837
Age at death: 42
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 8th Dec 1825
Arrival: 16th May 1826
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Sarah Jones was transported on the Providence, departing 8th Dec 1825 and arriving 16th May 1826 with 100 passengers.

The ship named 'Providence' was built in Calcutta, India in 1808. 649 tons. The 1811 voyage brought many convicts from Ireland to Australia. 73rd Regiment. Also several free settlers. 5-6 deaths on voyage. The ship was lastly scuttled at St. Martin's, Isle of Scilly in 1833.

ProvidenceProvidence (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 324
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

C H avatar
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on 2nd August 2025

Name Sarah Jones BIRTH. 1795 England DEATH. 15 Jan 1829 (aged 33–34) Hobart, City of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia BURIAL. St. David's Park Hobart, City of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia MEMORIAL ID. 225996986 Findagrave

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 27th March 2022

1825 - Trial; 13 Jan 1825. Transported for Larceny - Stealing from the person. 1825 - Indent No; 35. Status; Single 1835 - Tasmania Convict Musters. No; 35. Name; Sarah Jones Ship; Providence Assigned; Morrison Noted against name; DIED; 13 May 1837