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Elizabeth Cross (1799–1844)

Elizabeth Stallard, and her relative, Mary Stallard, were found guilty of stealing glass bottles and were sentenced to seven years transportation. They arrived in Sydney in January 1816 aboard the Mary Ann.

Elizabeth married William Cross in 1919.

Additional Resources

  • inquest, Australian (Sydney), 9 August 1844, p 3

Citation details

'Cross, Elizabeth (1799–1844)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/cross-elizabeth-24845/text33429, accessed 20 April 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Stallard, Elizabeth
Birth

1799
Bath, Somerset, England

Death

6 August, 1844 (aged ~ 45)
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

burns

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Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: 7 years