Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Martha Soper was transported on the Lucy Davidson, departing 10th Jul 1829 and arriving 29th Nov 1829 with 101 passengers.
Lucy Davidson (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 107 (56) |
| 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 |
Claims
"Martha Soper is my 3rd great grandmother. she married Joseph Pearsall 1 November 1831."
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Convict Notes
Convict Application to marry James Pearsall, per Shipley, age 26, 7 year sentence, free; and Martha Soper, per Lucy Davidson, age 19, 14 year sentence, Bond. Date of permission, 25 Oct 1831, Sydney.
Old Bailey Proceedings April 1828 MARTHA SOPER Theft Stealing from master 9th April 1829. 847. Martha Soper,was indicted for stealing ,on the 2nd of March,1 watch,value 21; 1 watch-chain,value 1s;1 seal,value 10s.,and 1 watch-key,value 10s,the goods of John Eady,her master. ANN EADY.I am the wife of John Eady,of Dean-street,Soho.The prisoner came into our service on the 25th of February,and left on the 2nd of March;we had a watch hanging on a nail by the fire-place,on Sunday night in a room adjoining the bedroom;it was there when she went into the room the next morning,but she absconded ,I suppose a little after seven o'clock -I did not miss her till about nine;this is the watch;she was taken up and brought to my house,she told us she has pawned it in the name of Ann Brown,at Mr.Turner's. EDWARD FULLER.I am in service of Mr Turner.I took this watch in pawn on the 2nd of March;I cannot say of whom. GUILTY.Aged 17 Transported for Fourteen Years.