Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Esther Wheelhan was transported on the Diamond, departing 29th Nov 1837 and arriving 29th Mar 1838 with 160 passengers.
Diamond (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australia Convict Printed Indentures. |
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Convict Notes
1838 - List of the Money given to the charge of the Surgeon Superintendent of the Convict Ship; Diamond, Belonging to the several convicts embarked Bond of the said Ship, from the Richmond Female Penitentiary Dublin and which is to be given to them on landing at NSW. No; 29 Name; Esther Wheelhan Amount; 8 pence
New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records Children of Convicts on Board "Diamond" 1838 No; 7 Name of Child; Mary Eagerhead Age; 3 years & 4 months Mother's Name; Esther Wheelhan
The Convict Indenture states that Esther Wheelhan was 30 years old. She could not read or write; religion Roman Catholic; status single with one daughter and a native of County Kildare. She was a country servant. Esther was convicted of stealing turkeys at County Kildare on 23 March 1837 and sentenced to 7 years. She had one prior convictions and served 6 months. Physical attributes: Height 4 feet 11 3/4 inches; complexion sallow and freckled; hair dark brown and eyes bright chestnut. Transport number 33. Prisoner number 33-38. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1845 (45/102).