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Thomasina Matthews Carter (1798–1889)

Thomasina Carter, n.d.

Thomasina Carter, n.d.

photo supplied by Ian Carter

Thomasina Matthews, a dairywoman, was sentenced to 14 years transportation for stealing garments from her master. She arrived in Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) aboard the Sovereign in 1827. She was described as being 5 feet 1 ½  inches tall with dark brown hair and grey eyes. She married Charles Carter on 23 March 1829. With their five children, the couple travelled to Port Phillip in 1838 and settled in the Wimmera district.

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'Carter, Thomasina Matthews (1798–1889)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/carter-thomasina-matthews-14506/text36663, accessed 22 November 2024.

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Thomasina Carter, n.d.

Thomasina Carter, n.d.

photo supplied by Ian Carter

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Matthews, Thomasina
Birth

8 July, 1798
Meneague, Cornwall, England

Death

3 November, 1889 (aged 91)
Rosebrook, Victoria, Australia

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Key Events
Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: 14 years
Court: unknown
Trial Date: 1827

Post-transportation

Children: Yes (5)