Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Turner was transported on the Elizabeth And Henry, departing 14th Sep 1846 and arriving 4th Jan 1847 with 171 passengers.
Built 1845. Wood barque of 534 Tons.
Elizabeth And Henry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 107 (55) |
| 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
30/3/1846 Old Bailey: Offence: Violent Theft > robbery ANN SYKES and MARY TURNER were indicted for feloniously assaulting Charlotte Wilbraham, putting her in fear, and stealing from her person, and against her will, 1 veil, value 1s.; the goods of James Wilbraham, and immediately before, at the time of, and afterwards beating, striking, and using other personal violence to her. Sykes's Defence. We had been to the Pavilion, and called my cousin out of the public-house; I was shoved up against the prosecutrix, and she tore at me, and tore my bonnet and cap, scratched my face, bit my hand, and ill-used me scandalously, and then she called the policeman and gave me in charge. Turner's Defence. When I came out of the public-house I saw one of the females tearing Sykes's bonnet off; I went and picked it up; I found the cap torn all to pieces; I picked up one flower, and pinned it in; I tried to get Sykes away, but could not; the policeman took her; they all struck at her, and the man kicked me; I deny striking either of them, or taking anything; if I had been guilty I should not have gone to the station. SYKES— GUILTY . TURNER— GUILTY . Transported for Fifteen Years. Ann Sykes was also on board same ship. (The policeman stated that the prisoners were prostitutes, and that Sykes had been several times in custody for disorderly conduct). Mary was 24 years old, 5’0 ½” Tall, could read, unmarried, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, On the Town – 3 years, C of E. 8/11/1847: Married Thomas Endsor/Ensor (Thames 1829) they had 1 child, William Thomas or Thomas born 31/5/1848. 17/2/1852: Mary died at the Hobart Hospital. However, there is also a note on ‘Founders and Survivors’ that Mary received on the 30/3/1861 a Certificate of Freedom, not sure which is right!