Janet Robertson

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Summary

Born
Oct 1822
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Apr 1841
Arrival
Jul 1841
Death
Dec 1899
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Personal Information

Name: Janet Robertson
Gender: Female
Born: 24th Oct 1822
Death: 3rd Dec 1899
Age at death: 77
Occupation: Servant of all work

Crime

Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Apr 1841
Ship: Rajah
Arrival: 19th Jul 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Janet Robertson was transported on the Rajah, departing 1st Apr 1841 and arriving 19th Jul 1841 with 182 passengers.

RajahRajah (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 280
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

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 14th June 2024

1842 - 28 Sep. Permission to Marry. Jane Robertson. Indent No; 231. to James Herkes, Indent No; 2202, per Ship; Francis Charlotte. NOT Approved - Woman's conduct must be amended 1843 - 22 Feb. Permission to Marry. Jane Robertson. Indent No; 231. to James Herkes, Indent No; 2202, per Ship; Francis Charlotte. NOT Approved 1844 - 28 Feb. Permission to Marry. Jane Robertson. Indent No; 231. to Samuel Winch, Free. APPROVED 1844 - 01 Apr. Janet Robetson, assigned servant, aged 22 years married Samuel Winch aged 30 years. Marriage registered at Launceston. Both signed with a X

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 14th June 2024

Name; Janet Robertson Ship; Rajah Convicted Date 2 Nov 1840. Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Voyage Date 1 Apr 1841 - 24 July 1841 Indent No; 231 Age; 19 years old Status; Single Hair; Brown. Eyes; Dark Blue Height; 5 ft 2 1/4 in Native Place; Leith, Midlothian Trade; Servant of All work Offence; Stealing Clothes Syrgeons Report; Orderly Previous Convictions; Offence; Stealing Clothes. Sentence; 20 days Remarks; Scar on right leg, Scar on left sholder, Long scar back of left hand, Scar under chin right side. 1843 - 24 Jul. Original sentence extended by 2 years

Michael Burton avatar
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on 7th January 2014

Married Samuel Winch (another convict) on 1/4/1844 in Longford, Tasmania.