Mary Sims

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Summary

Born
Jan 1788
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Dec 1839
Arrival
Apr 1840
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Mary Sims
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1788
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Dec 1839
Arrival: 24th Apr 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Mary Sims was transported on the Gilbert Henderson, departing 10th Dec 1839 and arriving 24th Apr 1840 with 185 passengers.

Gilbert HendersonGilbert Henderson (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 141 (72)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 2nd May 2026

THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE OLD BAILEY Born 1788. Place of birth London. Tried; 17th September 1838. Age 50. 1757. MARY SIMS was indicted for stealing, on the 24th of May, 4 shirts, value 8s.; 2 petticoats, value 1s.; 1 towel, value 6d.; 1 pillowcase, value 6d.; 1 bed-gown, value 6d.; 2 shifts, value 4s.; and 1 pair of drawers, value 1s.; the goods of James Christopher; and that she had been before convicted of felony.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 2nd May 2026

Place of origin: London, Middlesex 1839 - Trial; 17 June 1839. CON40-1-10 Image 37 Offence; Stealing clothes at Oxford St. Status; Widow 1846 - 17 June 1846. Free ??? 1840- DEATH. Date of burial: 16 Dec 1840. Registered: New Norfolk. Ship; Gilbert Henderson. Hospital Patient RGD34/1/2 no 623