Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Martha Morrell was transported on the Henry, departing 30th Sep 1824 and arriving 8th Feb 1825 with 79 passengers.
Henry 1825. The ship Henry, Captain Ferrier, arrived at Hobart Town, on the 9th ult. with 79 female prisoners, all whom were landed with the exception of two. There were also on board 25 free women, and 33 children, who came out, at the expence of Government, to join their husbands and parents. Sydney Gazette, 3 Mar 1825.
Henry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 193 (98) |
| 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
1824 - Indent No; 46. Transported for stealing a Great Coat. Husband Dead. Died 3 weeks ? I went to prison 1829 - Possible Burial Record. Burials in the Parish of Hobart Town in the County of Buckingham No; 593 Name; Martha Morell ** Spelling as Per Register Abode; Hobart Town from Hospital When buried; 1829, 4 May Age; 27 years Ship’s Name; Henry Quality or profession. Convict.
Tasmanian conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON40-1-7$init=CON40-1-7p27 46. Martha Morrell.
GOVERNMENT NOTICE, No. 74, Colonial Secretary's Office. April 25, 1831. The periods for which the undermentioned persons were transported, expiring at the date placed opposite their respective names. Certificates of their Freedom may be obtained, at that or any subsequent period, upon application at this Office, or at that of Police Magistrates in the interior :- Martha Morrell, alias Davison, 46, April, 1831. Hobart Town Courier, 30 Apr 1831. (46 is her prisoner number)