Ann Wemyss

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Theft
Departure
Sep 1847
Arrival
Jan 1848
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Ann Wemyss
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Servant
Aliases: Gunn (Alias)

Crime

Crime: Theft
Convicted at: Scotland, Perth Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Sep 1847
Ship: Cadet
Arrival: 2nd Jan 1848
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Ann Wemyss was transported on the Cadet, departing 4th Sep 1847 and arriving 2nd Jan 1848 with 168 passengers.

Built 1841 at the Isle of Man. Wood barque of 465 Tons.

CadetCadet (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 208
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Sheryl avatar
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on 24th October 2025

Ann Wemyss or Gunn, 27 yrs, married, a servant, convicted of theft, habit. Also 4 times previously convicted of theft. Prison Registers and Statistical Returns - pg 166 1843-1850 HO 24/12