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Transportation
Elizabeth Messer was transported on the Midas, departing 22nd Jul 1825 and arriving 17th Dec 1825 with 109 passengers.
Midas (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 279 (141) |
| 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
Old Bailey, 13 Jan 1825. 330. ELIZABETHÂ MESSERÂ was indicted for feloniously assaulting Ann Dixon on the King's highway, on the 9th of December , putting her in fear, and taking from her person, and against her will, two gowns, value 9 s.; two aprons, value 2 s.; a handkerchief, value 1 s., and a quarter of an ounce of cotton, value 1/2 d. the goods of John Dixon . ANN DIXON. I am servant to Mr. Faulkener, of Nagg's-head-court, Gracechurch-street. On the 9th of December, about three o'clock, I left my master's house, and about a quarter to nine I fell in with the prisoner in Bishopsgate-street. She came up and pleaded distress to me, saying she was in want of refreshment. I said it was not in my power to relieve her, but she was welcome to a drop of porter. She took me into a house in London-wall, where we had a pint of beer. I came out, she followed me - I had a bundle containing the articles stated in the indictment, which belonged to John Dixon, my husband. We walked a few yards from the house - she then made a snatch at my bundle, but did not succeed - I got my gown torn in the struggle. I thought she was gone - but when I was not prepared for her she came and made a sudden snatch, and got it, without using violence; she ran off with it. I gave an alarm, and the officer took her on the spot, before she got out of my sight. I am certain she is the woman. Prisoner. Q. Did you not give it to me to hold, and then tell me to run after a man who was your fellow-servant? A. No; it is false. CHARLES STAPLES . I am an officer. I was there accidentally, and heard the cry of Stop thief! - several persons were running; they said the prisoner was gone through Pitcher's-court, and I found her there, in the corner of a large dust-hole, with the bundle under her arm. (Property produced and sworn to.) GUILTY. Aged 33. Of stealing from the person only . - Transported for Life .
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Elizabeth Messer, age on arrival, 35 per Midas (1) 1825, Tried at London, England, 1824, Life. DOB, 1790, native place, Londonderry Derry Co, milker cheese butter maker. Married, husband Anthony Messer in correction house. 1 child, 5 years in Gloucestershire. Spouse: m. Anthony Messer.
1827 - 12 Jan. Sydney Goal Entrance Book. Unfit for her service being in ill health. 1st class Factory 1829 - 2 Jun. Sydney Goal Entrance Book. Offence; Drunk & absenting. Sentence; 3rd Class. One month Factory. 1830 - 26 April. Sydney Goal Entrance Book. Offence; Drunkeness. Sentence; 3rd Class . One Month Factory 1831 - 22 Feb. New South Wales, Australia, Registers of Convicts' Applications to Marry, No; 11. Elzth Messer. Age: 41. Ship; Midas. Life. Bond. James Page. Age; 35. Ship; Canada 5. 7 years. Free Refused - 22 Feb 1831. The female already being married 1833 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, Name: Elizabeth Messer Age: 42 [1791] Date of Death: 15 Jun 1833 District: Parramatta. Dr. Anderson
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Midas - 1826 Name; Elizabeth Messer Age; 55 Native Place; Londonderry Trade or calling; Milks and Makes Butter Trial; January 1825 - Life - London Height; 4 ft. 11 3/4 in Eyes; Hazel grey Hair; Dark Brown Completion: Sallow & pock pitted Remarks; DIED in the Parramatta Hospital. 15 June 1833