Mary Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1778
Conviction
Stealing calico
Departure
Jun 1805
Arrival
Apr 1806
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Mary Smith
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1778
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Jun 1805
Arrival: 11th Apr 1806
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Mary Smith was transported on the William Pitt, departing 30th Jun 1805 and arriving 11th Apr 1806 with 124 passengers.

604 ton ship. 1805 sailing from Portsmouth, England. 1 male (Henry Perfect) and 120 female prisoners. 4 deaths on voyage plus 3 children. 1 female passenger discharged before sailing. The ship arrived at Port Jackson, New South Wales on 11 April 1806.

William PittWilliam Pitt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 366
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 3rd October 2024

Date of Conviction; 21 Feb 1805 Proceedings of the Old Bailey, 20th February 185. MARY SMITH was indicted for feloniously stealing, on the 19th of January , fourteen yards of printed calico, value 21 s. the property of Thomas Powdich .... Q. Did you promise her witness that her trial should not be till to-morrow? - A. No application has been made to me by any person whatever. GUILTY, aged 27. Transported for seven years. Second Middlesex Jury, before Mr. Justice Le Blanc.