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Sarah Cribb (1814–1895)

Sarah Brown (1814-1895), a plain cook, was found guilty on 8 September 1831 at the Old Bailey, London, of stealing a watch from a person. Sentenced to 7 years transportation she arrived at Sydney aboard the Burrell in May 1932. She was described as being 19 years old, and was 5 feet ¾ inches (154.3cms) tall, with a fair pale complexion, brown hair, and hazel grey eyes. She could read and her religion was Protestant.

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'Cribb, Sarah (1814–1895)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/cribb-sarah-31916/text39368, accessed 20 April 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Brown, Sarah
Birth

1814
London, Middlesex, England

Death

November, 1895 (aged ~ 81)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: theft (pickpocketing)
Sentence: 7 years
Court: Old Bailey, London
Trial Date: 8 September 1831
(1831)

Pre-transportation

Occupation: cook