Summary
Born
Jan 1756
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jan 1794
Arrival
Oct 1794
Death
Jul 1832
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Personal Information
Name: Louisa Sturdy
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1756
Death: 28th Jul 1832
Age at death: 76
Occupation: Maid
Aliases: Spudy
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 31st Jan 1794
Ship: Surprize
Arrival: 17th Oct 1794
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Louisa Sturdy was transported on the Surprize, departing 31st Jan 1794 and arriving 17th Oct 1794 with 95 passengers.
Surprize (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 196 |
| 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
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12 September 1791, Louisa is found guilty of stealing a silver tablespoon, valued at 8 shillings, by the first Middlesex Jury before Mr. Baron Hotham. She is sentenced to transportation for seven years. She is described as 35 years old, married, 5’4’’ tall with light brown hair and grey eyes. In her court case, she is referred to as Spudy. Louisa becomes a maid in the household of George Pashley with whom she has several children.