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Eleanor Carthorne (c. 1770–?)

Eleanor Carthorne was sentenced (as Eleanor Catherine the wife of George Catherine) to 7 years transportation on 12 April 1809 at Northumberland, England. She arrived at Sydney in September 1810 aboard the Canada.

The 1822 and 1825 Musters record Carthorne/Cawthorne as the 'wife' of William Douglas. When the 1828 Census was taken she was lodging with Sarah Brown at Kent Street, Sydney.

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'Carthorne, Eleanor (c. 1770–?)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/carthorne-eleanor-30776/text38123, accessed 7 October 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Catherine, Eleanor
  • Cawthorne, Eleanor
  • Cauthorne, Eleanor
  • Carthorne, Eleanor
  • Cathorn, Eleanor
Birth

c. 1770

Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: unknown
Sentence: 7 years