Elizabeth Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jun 1841
Arrival
Oct 1841
Death
Sep 1898
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Personal Information

Name: Elizabeth Smith
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 17th Sep 1898
Age at death: 82
Occupation: Laundress
Aliases: Elizabeth Pierce [Married]

Crime

Convicted at: Warwickshire Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 14th Jun 1841
Arrival: 10th Oct 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Elizabeth Smith was transported on the Garland Grove, departing 14th Jun 1841 and arriving 10th Oct 1841 with 180 passengers.

Built 1820 at Isle of Wight. 483 tons.

Garland GroveGarland Grove (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 342
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

Claims

"Direct ancestor of sister-in-law"

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Convict Notes

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on 17th November 2025

1843 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS Smith, Elizabeth. Ship/free: Garland Grove. No; 469 Marriage to: Pierce, William. Ship/free: Coromandel. No; 1473 Permission date: 30 Nov 1843 1844 - Date of marriage: 12 Feb 1844. Elizabeth aged 28 years old & William aged 31 years old. Both; Servants

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on 9th September 2018

NOTE Elizabeth Smith Convict No. 469 Elizabeth Smith was tried at Warwick on Jan 5th 1841, she was sentenced to seven years, was transported to Tasmania, arriving on 10 October 1841. She was transported on the Garland Grove. She was transported for stealing a gown, she had a previous conviction for stealing a watch. Her gaol report was bad; she was also a widow. The surgeons report of her conduct on the voyage was good. Further report on 11 Feb 1843 was repeated drunkenness for which she received one Month hard Labour. 12 April 1844 3rd class. 4 Nov 1845 ticket of leave. Recommended for conditional pardon 20 Jan 1846 - Approved 8 1846. NOTE Elizabeth Smith No:-469 Trade:- Laundry Maid, Height 4ft 11.25", Age 23, Complexion Pale, Head Oval, Hair, brown, Visage, full. Forehead, broad. Eyebrows, brown. Eyes, Grey. Nose, pointed. Mouth, medium. Chin, round. Remarks, scar on forehead and left arm above elbow.