Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Sarah Simpson was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 9th Aug 1836 and arriving 3rd Dec 1836 with 186 passengers.
The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)
Westmoreland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 357 (181) |
| 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
1841 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS - Not approved Name: Simpson, Sarah. Ship/free: Westmoreland Marriage to: Broadfield, William Ship/free: Aurora Permission date: 27 Nov 1841. CON52/1/2 Page 014 1842 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS - Not approved, Female must amend her conduct first. Name: Simpson, Sarah. Ship/free: Westmoreland Marriage to: Broadfield, William Ship/free: Aurora Permission date: 31 Mar 1842. CON52/1/2 Page 015 1846 - Tasmania Ledger returns. Free Certificate