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Transportation
Elizabeth Tomkins was transported on the Palambam, departing 23rd Mar 1831 and arriving 31st Jul 1831 with 122 passengers.
394 tons. 1831 voyage from Cork, Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Capt. Willis. 114 female prisoners. Also 50 girls from the Foundling Hospital, Cork with 2 Matrons and their husbands and children. Also 4 female wives of convicts already in Australia and their children. Register of passengers currently being updated and not yet complete.
Palambam (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Convict Indents, 1788-1842, Annotated Printed Indentures 1831 |
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Convict Notes
Michael Toole, Edward. Murray, Eliza Tomkins, Mary Murphy, Bridget Hussey, Elizabeth Lyons, and Thomas Byrne, were indicted for the robbery of a quantity of wearing apparel, from the house of Mr. Tench. in York-street, This was a case of not the slightest interest. The jury, after a long charge from Judge Vandeleur, returned a verdict, finding Michael Toole, Edward Murray, and Eliza Tomkins, guilty of the burglary; Mary Murphy aid Bridget Hussey  guilty of receiving the goods, knowing them to be stolen ; and Eliza Lyons not guilty. Dublin Morning Register, 5 Jan 1830 Close of the Commission.  … following sentences were passed : Michael Toole, David Murray, Eliza Tomkins, and Thos. Byrne, burglary and robbery Mr. Tench’s house, in York-street—sentence of death recorded. Bridget Hussey, receiving stolen goods—to transported for seven years, Mary Murphy, like offence twelve months' imprisonment. The Pilot, 13 Jan 1830.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Name; Elizabeth Tomkins Ship; Palambam - 1831 Indent No; 85 Age; 28 Est birth Year; 1803 Unable to Read & Write; Single; Religion; Catholic Native Place; wexford Calling; Dress maker and House maid Offence; Burgulary Date of Trial: Dublin. 2 Jan 1830 Sentence; Life Height; 5 ft. 5 3/4 Complexion; Ruddy, freckled Hair; Dark Brown Eyes; hazel Assigned; Miss M A Kenyou, Sydney Noted against name; DIED; in the General Hopsital Parramatta. 8 Sept 1839 New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 Name: Eliza Tomkins Estimated Birth Year: abt 1799 Age: 40 Date of Death: 8 Sep 1839 District: Parramatta. Gl. Hospital Ship; Palambam
Convicted and sentenced to life on 2 January 1830 (see NSW Convict Indents, 1788-1842, Annotated Printed Indentures 1831).
Occupation: Dressmaker, housemaid (see Crime: Assault with intent to murder (see NSW Convict Indents, 1788-1842, Annotated Printed Indentures 1831).