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Transportation
Ann Reason was transported on the Elizabeth, departing 20th Jun 1836 and arriving 12th Oct 1836 with 162 passengers.
1828 - Elizabeth arrived from Ireland with Female Irish Convicts. Total No Embarked; 194. Drowned on voyage; 1 Died on Board; 1. Total mustered 192 on arrival at Sydney Cove 12 January 1828. 16 Children on Board Walter Cock - Commander Joseph H Hughes - Surgeon Superintendent.
Elizabeth (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 300 |
| 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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"Ann Reason is the sister of my 3X Great Grandmother."
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Convict Notes
SHOPLIFTING.-At the Middlesex Sessions last Friday, two well-dressed young females, Hannah Hart and Anne Reason, who, it appeared, had been for some years living in good repute at Hammersmith as milliners and dress-makers were found guilty of various acts of shoplifting, which it seemed they had for a long period carried on with success, and sentenced to be transported for seven years. Sun London, 21 Dec 1835. THIEVES. Hannah Hart and Ann Reason, well-dressed young females, who, it appeared, had for some years been together in good repute at Hammersmith, as milliners and dress-makers, were indicted for stealing several articles ready-made apparel from the shop Mr. Matthew Haines, of that place. It appeared the prisoners had been occasional customers at the shop for the last six years, and such confidence was placed in them, that when they called make purchases, Mrs. Haines, who generally attended to them, used to allow them look over and rummage the stock ready-made goods discretion. Latterly . their visits were found followed by the loss of some article or other, and suspicion hence arising, Mrs. Haines determined watching them closely when they next railed. On Saturday, Nor. 28, they gave their accustomed look in, each having on a convenient large cloak. They proceeded, usual, to tumble over the piles goods the presses, but were closely watched by Mrs. Haines; that lady having occasion tarn her bead a single moment, Hannah Hart dexterously whipped a flannel jacket under her cloak. It was missed, and Mrs. Haines, pulling aside her cloak, found the article under her arm, which she kept closely pressed her side. The prisoners were given into custody, and their lodgings subsequently searched the policeman, who found several new shawls, and many articles of male dress, such as were kept in stock Mrs Haines, but for which the prisoners c…. …. articles. The counsel for the defence, Mr. Prendergast, As-examined the witnesses with great ingenuity, but failed to elicit any thing favourable to his clients. Several respectable witnesses were called character. The chairman, summing up, said there appeared to doubt to the guilt of Hannah Hart, but it was for the jury say whether Ann Reason had guilty privity, and had accompanied her to aid and assist in the theft. If they thought she had, they would find her guilty. Bells Weekly Messenger, 21 Dec 1835.
BDM NSW Registration no. 10326/1883 Ann Death certificate states Penrith, Hawksbury, NSW. Age 71. Marriages : Australian Royalty, Genealogy of the Colony of NSW https://australianroyalty.net.au
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Indent No; 108 Reads, Protestant, Single. 1 Male child ON BOARD. Aged; 2 years old Sister; 36-496 Hannah Hart. On Board