Summary
Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1841
Arrival
Jul 1841
Death
Jan 1843
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Personal Information
Name: Sophia Weller
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 1st Jan 1843
Age at death: 26
Occupation: Dressmaker/Needlewoman
Aliases: Louisa Godfrey
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 10 years
Transportation
Sophia Weller was transported on the Rajah, departing 1st Apr 1841 and arriving 19th Jul 1841 with 182 passengers.
Rajah (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 274 |
| 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
Level 338
Level 338
1840 - Trial; 14 Sept 1840. Transported for Larceny in a Dwelling House. [Stealing from mistress 1841 - Indent No; 413. Age; 24 years. Height; 4 ft 7 1/4 in. 1841 - Tasmania Female Convict Musters No; 413 Name; Sophia Weller Ship; Rajah Assigned; House of Correction Noted against name; Died; 10 October 1843. 1843 - 30 Jun. Marriage Permissions. To; Samuel Shufflebotham. Per Ship; Pyramus. Not allowed on account of the females misconduct 1843 - 10 October. DEAD; Vide Memo. P. S. -10 October 1843