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Eliza Webster was transported on the Sir Robert Seppings, departing 17th Mar 1852 and arriving 7th Aug 1852 with 222 passengers.
628 ton ship built in 1844 at Mawlamyine, formerly Moulmein, Burma in 1844 and traded between India and London. Named after Sir Robert Seppings, a naval architect (1767-1840), who was Surveyor of the Navy from 1813 to 1835. On this voyage the Master was Richard S Stuart and the Mate was Thomas J Clark. The Surgeon was Lennox T Cunningham. For further information, see Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Robert_Seppings_(ship).
Sir Robert Seppings (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 375 (190) |
| 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
Place of origin: Exeter, Devon Offence; Stealing 1 1/2 sovereigns from a person at Manchester. CON41-1-34 Image 212 No; 961. Aged 34 years old, Housemaid. Status; Widow. 1854 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS. Permission date: 28 Jul 1854 Richard Phillips. Ship/free: Atlas. Marriage to: Eliza Webster. Ship/free: Sir Robert Seppings Woman must be 6 months without offence 1857 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS. Permission date: 8 Sep 1857 John Inman. Ship/free: Canton. Marriage to: Eliza Webster. Ship/free: Sir Robert Seppings 1859 - DIED 8 June 1859 at Cascades Factory. Noted on CON41-1-34 Image 212 1859 - Inquest. Date of inquest: 9 Jun 1859. Verdict; Died from Peritonitis Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the tissue lining the inner wall of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs. It is often caused by infection, which can occur when something inside the abdomen leaks or breaks, leading to exposure to irritating or infected body fluids.