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Transportation
Jane Smith was transported on the Wanstead, departing 31st Jul 1813 and arriving 9th Jan 1814 with 120 passengers.
Wanstead (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 108 |
| 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
Old Bailey Trial Transcription. Reference Number: t18130407-63 407. ELIZABETH JONES and JANE SMITH were indicted, for that they, on the 25th of February , had in their custody and possession, a certain bank note for the payment of 1 l. they knowing it to be forged . To this indictment the prisoners pleaded GUILTY . Transported for Fourteen Years . First Middlesex jury, before Mr. Recorder.
Tried and convicted at the Old Bailey on 7th April 1813, for the possession of a forged bank note, sentenced to transportation for 14 years. Left England on 24th August 1813. Ship:- the 'Wanstead' sailed with 120 female convicts on board of which 3 died during the voyage. Arrived on 9th January 1814. Jane married convict Richard Cheers on the 16th October 1815 in St Phillips Church, Sydney. Richard was 56 and Jane about 22. Richard and Jane had 4 children. Elizabeth 1816, Mary Ann 1818, James 1819 and William 1821. All were baptised in St Phillips Church. The marriage had its problems. On the 22nd December 1822 Richard placed a notice in the Sydney Gazette disclaiming responsibility for all her debts stating that she had left home without any just cause or provocation. It is not known how long she was away but on the 2nd March 1823 she was found dead in her bed. An inquest was held and the verdict was visitation by God in a natural way. Jane was buried in the Old Sydney burial grounds.
Convicted with Elizabeth Jones of possession of a forged banknote.