Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
Stephen Roots was transported on the Mermaid, departing 2nd Dec 1829 and arriving 7th May 1830 with 200 passengers.
Mermaid (generic)References
| Primary Source | Find A Grave. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 243 (124) - Convict Indents and Ship Musters |
| 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 |
Claims
"Stephen is my 3rd great grand father, I can be contacted at Karenfountaine1@hotmail.com"
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Convict Notes
Description- Aged: 19 years; Education: Reads; Religion: Protestant; Marriage Status: Single; Born at Kent ENGLAND Employment: Labourer, Reaps; Crime: Stealing bees; Tried at Kent Quarter Session, [KEN ENG], 15 Jan 1829; Trial Sentence: 7 years; Previous convictions: None; Height in feet & inches: 5 8.75; Complexion: Dark Ruddy; Hair: Dark Brown; Eyes: Dark Brown; Marks or Scars: Yes
Find A Grave Memorial ID No. 189547746 Rookwood Cemetery: Zone B, Section EE, Grave 269 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189547746/stephen-roots
New South Wales, Australia, Registers of Convicts' Applications to Marry, 1826-1851 Granted 9/8/1837 Ellen Sands 22 Bond (7yrs) per ship Sarah and Elizabeth to marry Stephen Roots 26 free (7yrs) per ship Mermaid Rev H Fulton Castlereagh(north west of Penrith)