Elizabeth Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Mar 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Elizabeth Smith
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: House servant

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Nov 1837
Ship: Diamond
Arrival: 29th Mar 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Elizabeth Smith was transported on the Diamond, departing 29th Nov 1837 and arriving 29th Mar 1838 with 160 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralia Convict Printed Indentures.

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 22nd December 2021

1838 - List of the Money given to the charge of the Surgeon Superintendent of the Convict Ship; Diamond, Belonging to the several convicts embarked Bond of the said Ship, from the Richmond Female Penitentiary Dublin and which is to be given to them on landing at NSW. No; 9 Name; Eliza Smith Amount; 3 Shillings & 2 d [pence]

Wendy Smith avatar
56
on 13th June 2020

The convict indentures state that Elizabeth Smith was 25 years old. She could read; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Dublin. She was a house servant and dairy maid. Elizabeth was convicted of stealing fowls at Dublin on 26 November 1836 and sentenced to 7 years. She had three prior convictions and served 3 months, 5 months and 6 months. Physical attributes: Height 4 feet 9 inches; complexion pale, freckled and pock pitted; hair dark brown and eyes dark grey. Transport number 122. Prisoner number 121-38. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1847 (47/165).