Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Harriet Worthington was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 28th Mar 1840 and arriving 13th Jul 1840 with 214 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 177 (90) |
| 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 |
Claims
"2 x Great Grandmother"
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Convict Notes
Married William Worthington In Manchester Cathedral, England 25 Dec 1834. Left behind 4 children in England, Martha b: 1834, Elizabeth b: 1835, Mary b: 1837 and George b: 1838. Harriet's mother was Jane Forster and father was Joseph Carlton.
Servant and washerwoman. Larceny before convicted of felony. 10 years transportation. Stealing money. Previous: 3,6,1 mths. Married. 1m, 2f. servant and washerwoman. Maiden name Carlton. Married to William Worthington before transportation. Married Christopher Burgess (also a convict) in NSW and had 8 more children. Died aged 45 of diseased liver and heart and intemperance.