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Transportation
Janet Shaw was transported on the Emma Eugenia, departing 25th Oct 1850 and arriving 7th Mar 1851 with 174 passengers.
Built 1835 at Whitby, England. Wood barque of 383 Tons.
Emma Eugenia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 377 (190) |
| 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
Janet Shaw was described as the wife of Henry Burns. THE BURGLARY AT MR. SEAMAN'S. Last Saturday week, as we have announced, the premises in the occupation of the Rev. Mr. Seaman at New Town, were burglariously entered and a quantity of property stolen. Last evening the Superintendent, Mr. Hamilton, accompanied by Detectives M'Guire, Vickers, and Morley, proceeded to a house in the Cascade Road and apprehended a man named Henry Burns and his wife as having been implicated in the burglary. A considerable portion of the stolen property was found in their possession. Burns was armed with a double-barrelled pistol, loaded and capped, and had besides a large quantity of slugs and other ammunition. They then proceeded, to the residence of a man named Holebrook, in the same locality, and instituted a strict search, which resulted in the discovery of the remaining portion of the stolen property. Burns is believed to have been concerned with M'Laughlin in the robbery at Mr. Baynton's. The prisoners will be brought up at the Police Office this morning. Hobart Town Daily Mercury, 10 June 1859. Henry Burns and Richard Holbrook were charged with having committed a burglary in the dwelling house of the Rev. j.B Seaman of New Town, and stealing various articles, his property. A second count charged them with receiving. In this case Janet Shaw had been apprehended but had made her escape from gaol, and in consequence the Solicitor General entered nolle prosequi as she was concerned. … The Jury returned a verdict of not guilty against both the prisoners, and they were discharged. Hobart Town Daily Mercury, 27 July 1859.
Indent: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON15-1-6/CON15-1-6P326 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON15-1-6/CON15-1-6P327 Janet or Jessie Shaw, age 18, Nurse and Needlewoman, Tried Edinburgh 4 March 1850, 10 years. Native place, Edinburgh. Single. Presbyterian, can read & write, Remarks: F, Lachlan. M, Elspeth. S, Margaret at NP. Surg, Report, Good. Stg a gown & shawl, Pr Campbell. Stg Shawl, 15 mos. Gown, 3 mos.
Conduct Record. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON41-1-29/CON41-1-29P146 No 965. Janet or Jessie Shaw. Tried Edinburgh C. of J. 4 March 1850, 10 years. Transported for theft after previous con. Twice theft. Stated: Stealing a gown, p Campbell, 15 mos for a shawl, 3 mos for a gown. Single, Surgeon’s report, Good. Nurse and Needlewoman. Age on arrival, 18. Native place, Edinburgh. Illegitimate Child named Henry Burns, died at Brickfields ? On 25 March 1857. 1 Jun 1858, Larceny under £5, 7/1/58 & 12/1/58, 12 mos impt & H.labor 14 Oct 58 Absconding, 6 mos hd labor T of L 7 June 1859. Abscd 26/7/59
Orphan Number: 687 Orphan: Stephen BURNS Mother: SHAW, Janet Father: , Mother's ship: Emma Eugenia Father's ship: Age when admitted: 5yrs Date admitted: 25 Jun 1857 Date discharged: 22 Feb 1867 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Patrick O'Brien, Tunnack Remarks: won secular prize Jan 1863 References: SWD6, 28, 32/1 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=687