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Transportation
Jean Martial was transported on the Waterwitch, departing 30th Nov 1838 and arriving 19th Dec 1839 with 21 passengers.
Schooner Water Witch, 99 tons. From Mauritius, 19th October,1839 with sugar—passengers Mrs.Rolls, I female and 16 male prisoners. (ref. Hobart Town Courier & Gazette 20 Dec 1839) From Bourbon via Mauritius 1843
Waterwitch (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849; 1840 Layton |
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Convict Notes
1839, 19 October: Jean MARTIAL is on a list of prisoners sentenced to transportation per “Water Witch” from Port Louis, Mauritius, to Van Diemen’s Land by the Criminal Court of the Colony of Mauritius. He is described as: single, aged 45, a baker; tried for theft with violence at the Assizes on 3 July, 1839, and sentenced to 7 years; brown complexion, brown eyes and short curly hair; 5’10½”; native place Mauritius; cannot read or write. He is a “bad” character; formerly convicted of burglary on 23 March 1836, and served two years in chains (see New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849; 1840 Layton).
CRIME: Theft with violence (New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849; 1840 Layton).