Mary Simmons

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Summary

Born
Jan 1800
Conviction
Theft
Departure
Feb 1848
Arrival
Jun 1848
Death
Mar 1865
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Personal Information

Name: Mary Simmons
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1800
Death: 5th Mar 1865
Age at death: 65

Crime

Crime: Theft
Convicted at: Derby, Plymouth Boro Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Feb 1848
Arrival: 30th Jun 1848
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Mary Simmons was transported on the Elizabeth And Henry, departing 11th Feb 1848 and arriving 30th Jun 1848 with 170 passengers.

Built 1845. Wood barque of 534 Tons.

Elizabeth And HenryElizabeth And Henry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 251 (127) Libraries Tasmania's Online collection CON15-1-4 Image 315
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

Sheryl avatar
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on 28th October 2025

Mary Simmons, 44 yrs, widow, a hawker, convicted of stealing a feather pillow, sentenced to 7 yrs at Plymouth on the 11 Oct 1847. Once previously convicted. Prison Registers and Statistical Returns - page 175 1843-1850 HO 24/12

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 15th September 2024

Place of origin: Weymouth, Dorset Nol 792. Aged; 48 years old Status; Widow - 2 children. Married twice. Offence; Stealing a pillow 1865 - Death. Simmonds, Mary Record Type: Deaths Property: General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 23 Dec 1864 Ship: Elizabeth & Henry Place of origin: Devon Date of death: 05 Mar 1865 Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1499852