Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Sarah Usdon was transported on the Providence, departing 8th Dec 1825 and arriving 16th May 1826 with 100 passengers.
The ship named 'Providence' was built in Calcutta, India in 1808. 649 tons. The 1811 voyage brought many convicts from Ireland to Australia. 73rd Regiment. Also several free settlers. 5-6 deaths on voyage. The ship was lastly scuttled at St. Martin's, Isle of Scilly in 1833.
Providence (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 326 |
| 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
Sarah Usdon - her real name was 'Edidon'. She was 18 years old when she stole 20 yards of silk, value 2 pounds, from Mr Samuel Hilditch's shop. 15/11/1828 - Capt.Miller/Out of her lodging, found at Makepeace Public house a 1/4/ past 9 last night - C Class, 1 month and recoved from her service. 15/7/1829 -Major Gray/Drunk, returned to the service of the Crown but detained as a witness in a case of selling spirits without a license. 11/11/1829 - Houghton/Immoral conduct in allowing Frederick Houghton to her bed last night - Cell on bread and water 14 days and have her head shaved. 28/12/1829 - Houghton/Drunk and absenting herself from her master's house - returned to the service of the Crown and confined in the Factory 6 months. 6/6/1831 - R.P. Stewart/Absenting herself from her masters service - reprimanded. 11/7/1831 - R.P. Stewart/Absenting herself from her master's service without leave - 6 months Factory at George Town.