Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Sarah Waters was transported on the Jane, departing 21st Jan 1833 and arriving 30th Jun 1833 with 114 passengers.
A teak built, coppered and copper fastened vessel. 1831 sailing: The Jane departed Cove harbour, Ireland on 29 April 1831 for New South Wales, Australia. 128 prisoners, 66th Reserve Guard. 5 prisoners embarked at Cape of Good Hope. Two died during voyage. (on this site, names & details are currently being listed - as yet incomplete)
Jane (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 2 (1) |
| 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
"4 times great grandmother"
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Convict Notes
1833 - 1834. Source; AF586-1-1. Baptism Solemnized in the Female House of Correction. Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land. No; 153 When Born; 22 Sept 1834 ** As per Register When Baptized; 9 Jan 1834 ** As per Register Childs Christian Name; Harriot Parents Name; Sarah Walters [Sarah Waters] Ship Name; Jane By whom the Ceremony was performed; Wm Bedford. Senior Chaplain.
Sarah was 17 years old on arrival in VDL. Native Place: Brecon, Wales - she was 5'3½" tall, illiterate, brown hair, dark grey eyes, Father: John Waters. Mother: Martha. 1833 Muster: Assigned to Mr. Davis. 10/9/1835: Permission to marry William Turner (Arab 1822). 9/11/1835: Married William Turner at Trinity Church, Hobart. The had 5 children: 1838: William Henry Turner 2/11/1842: Amelia Turner 1848: Christina Turner 1837: George Meadows Turner 22/6/1851: Noah Turner. 5/7/1853: Sarah died in Geelong, Victoria, aged 39.
Her Convict Record indicates that she is 17 years old, single and describes her as 5ft 3 and 1/2 inches tall with fair complexion, brown hair and dark grey eyes. She has a round head, a small nose and chin with no particular distinguishing features or defects