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Harriet Wells 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 382 |
| 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
Offence; Stealing sheets and blankets 1853 - 18 May. Delivered of an illegitimate child 1853 - Marriage Permissions. Padfield, John. Ship/free: Free Marriage to: Wells, Harriet. Ship/free: Sir Robert Seppings Permission date: 30 Nov 1853 1854 - 18 Jan. Marriage Padfield, John. Age: 33 Spouse: Wales, Harriett. Age: 23 ** Date of marriage: 18 Jan 1854 Registered: Morven 1861- Queen's Orphan School. Application for admission. CHILDREN; Padfield, Eliza Jane Padfield, Mary Ann Padfield, Maria FATHER; John Padfield Residence; Carra Limm. Trade; Farm Labourer Certificate; 12 October 1852. MOTHER; Harriett Wells Residence; Unknown Remarks; The father is almost blind and unable to maintain the children, The mother deserted taking 2 children with her named; Elizabeth, 8 years old and Sarah, 11 months & 24 days. The children are destitude Orphan Number: 4242 Orphan: Eliza Jane PADFIELD Mother: WELLS/HUGHES, Harriett Father: PADFIELD, John Mother's ship: Sir Robert Seppings Father's ship: Age when admitted: 6yrs 10mths Date admitted: 12 Aug 1861, 4 Oct 1868, 24 Feb 1871, 4 Apr 1872 Date discharged: 3 Jun 1867, 26 Jan 1870, 23 Sep 1871, 27 Nov 1872 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: William Lamprill, Brighton, returned to QO then to Charles Galt, Hobart, returned to QO then to James Brown, Glenorchy, returned to QO then to Cecil Parsons Remarks: mother dead References: SWD26/4, 27, 32/1, 53 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=4242 Orphan Number: 4243 Orphan: Maria PADFIELD Mother: WELLS/HUGHES, Harriett Father: PADFIELD, John Mother's ship: Sir Robert Seppings Father's ship: Age when admitted: 3yrs Date admitted: Aug 1861 Date discharged: 8 Oct 1870 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: John Lade, Cullenswood Remarks: won prize Jan 1868 - mother dead (died under the name Clancy) - Maria married Thomas Nuttal References: SWD26/4, 32/1, HAP1871/63 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=4243 Orphan Number: 4244 Orphan: Mary Ann PADFIELD Mother: WELLS/HUGHES, Harriett Father: PADFIELD, John Mother's ship: Sir Robert Seppings Father's ship: Age when admitted: 6yrs 8mths Date admitted: 16 Feb 1863 Date discharged: 28 Jun 1869, 25 May 1873 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: W Branston, Oatlands, W H Munnings, Jericho Remarks: mother dead (died under the name Clancy) - ***** won prize Jan 1868 References: SWD26/4, 27, 32/1, 53, HAP1871/63 ***** 1871 - Death. 7 November 1871. Harriett Clancy aged 40 years old, Laborer's Wife. Cause of death; Disease of the Heart