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Rosina Morgan

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Summary

Born
Jan 1832
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Nov 1848
Arrival
Apr 1849
Death
May 1924
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Personal Information

Name: Rosina Morgan
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1832
Death: 13th May 1924
Age at death: 92
Occupation: Nursery maid
Aliases: Joslin, Rosina (Alias), Rosanna, Rosehannah, Rosina Lane [Married]

Crime

Crime: Stealing clothes
Convicted at: Devon. Boro of Plymouth Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Nov 1848
Ship: Cadet
Arrival: 12th Apr 1849
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Rosina Morgan was transported on the Cadet, departing 10th Nov 1848 and arriving 12th Apr 1849 with 152 passengers.

Built 1841 at the Isle of Man. Wood barque of 465 Tons.

CadetCadet (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 350. Tasmanian Archives - convicts. Conduct record http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON41-1-21,155,87,L,80. Application for permission to marry. Tasmanian Pioneer Index BDM.
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

Claims

"She is my ggg Grandmother."

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Convict Notes

Ngaire Webber avatar
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on 11th April 2020

While permission was given for Geo T Edge to marry Rosina; he died before the marriage took place. Rosina later married William LANE, and is buried with him in Tucki cemetery (she was 93 and he was 88 yrs old), after living in Wyrallah for over 60 years, and having at least 9 children.

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
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on 31st August 2014

The Conduct Record of Rosina Morgan can be found on Tasmanian Archives (link above in reference source). Listed as 16yrs of age; stole a coat; nurse girl & laundress; 4'8"; brown freckled complexion; brown hair; black eyes; can read; Protestant. Note "required to be looked after". Scar on right wrist. Ship surgeon's report: very good. Born abt 1832 Newton Bushell, Devon (nr Plymouth). Assigned in the Colony VDL. 3rd Class 04.10.1849. Application for permission to marry: to George T Edge (per Pestongee Bomangee) 15.10.1850. Does not appear to have proceeded. Ticket of Leave granted 28/10/1850. Married William Lane (per "Castor")07/03/1853. Application for permission to marry granted. 14/02/1854: Drunk & disturbing the peace - 3mths hard labour. Certificate of Freedom 15/05/1856.

Ron Thomas avatar
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on 31st August 2014

G C Robinson's book tells her story and that of her descendants. Novel Will's Travail by Ron Thomas also describes her life.