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Sarah Johnson was transported on the Jane, departing 21st Jan 1833 and arriving 30th Jun 1833 with 114 passengers.
A teak built, coppered and copper fastened vessel. 1831 sailing: The Jane departed Cove harbour, Ireland on 29 April 1831 for New South Wales, Australia. 128 prisoners, 66th Reserve Guard. 5 prisoners embarked at Cape of Good Hope. Two died during voyage. (on this site, names & details are currently being listed - as yet incomplete)
Jane (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 3 |
| 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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Old Bailey Online SARAH JOHNSON. MARY JONES. Theft; pocketpicking. 6th September 1832 Text type Trial account Defendants SARAH JOHNSON, MARY JONES Offences Theft > Pocketpicking Session Date 6th September 1832 Reference Number t18320906-435 Verdicts Guilty, Guilty Punishments Transportation 2166. SARAH JOHNSON and MARY JONES were indicted for stealing, on the 19th of August , 1 sovereign, 1 half-sovereign, 1 half-crown, and 4 shillings, the monies of William Bews Harris , from his person . WILLIAM BEWS HARRIS. I am a carpenter - I live in Forest-row, Dalston. On Saturday night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, I met the prisoner in Bishopsgate-street- I had been drinking, but was in my senses; they accosted me; I went to two public-houses with them, and drank -I had a quartern of rum at the second house - a baker came in, and insulted me; he went away, and at that moment my purse was safe - I had taken it out of my fob in the prisoner's presence, to pay for the liquor; I had a sovereign, half a sovereign, half a crown, and 4s. in it - I went away, and was going home; the prisoners followed me, and came to me again; Johnson was on my left-hand side, and Jones on my right; she left me suddenly -Jones loitered rather behind, and Johnson called her, which excited my suspicion - I felt, and missed my purse from my left-hand pocket; I directly seized Johnson, and said she had robbed me - a Policeman came up; I told him - my bag of money was found concealed on Jones. SILVANUS GILL . I am a Policeman. The prosecutor accused the prisoners of robbing him; I took them both to the station - my wife searched them. MARY ANN BEST . I searched the prisoners, and found a bag on Jones, concealed in a certain part of her person. SARAH GILL . I am the Policeman's wife. Jones resisted being searched; the purse and money were found concealed where Best has stated. WILLIAM BEWS HARRIS , This is my purse, and the money was in it. Johnson's Defence. I know nothing of it. JOHNSON - GUILTY . Aged 21. JONES - GUILTY . Aged 28. Transported for Life .
Description Born 1811. Place of birth London (St Giles London). Gender female. Hair brown. Eyes hazel, grey. Distinguishing marks d. on left arm. Has tattoo yes. Tattoo subjects names and initials. Tattoo written words initials. Tattoo body locations arm. First recorded 1832