Rachael Davies (c. 1767–1793)
Rachael Davies, her sister Elizabeth, brother Evan Davies, aged 28, and their mother Gwenllyan Owen (who was said to be over 80 years old) were found guilty of burglary and grand larceny on 20 August 1791, at Carmarthen, Wales. Rachael, Elizabeth and Evan's death sentences were commuted to life transportation (their mother was sentenced to 7 years solitary confinement). Rachael and Elizabeth arrived in Sydney on 18 November 1792 aboard the Kitty.
Rachael Davies was buried (as Rachell Davies) on 24 January 1793 at Parramatta, NSW. Her burial was registered at St John's Church, Parramatta.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Craft, Elizabeth (sister)
- Davies, Evan (brother)
- Baylis, Ann (niece)
- Croft, William (nephew)
- Croft, Rosanna (niece by marriage)
- Croft, Ann (niece by marriage)
- Baylis, Joseph (nephew by marriage)
Citation details
'Davies, Rachael (c. 1767–1793)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/davies-rachael-33052/text41200, accessed 12 October 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Davis, Rachael
- Davies, Rachel
- Davis, Rachel
Birth
Death
23 January,
1793
(aged ~ 26)
Parramatta, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.
Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record
Crime: theft
Sentence: life
Court: Carmarthen (Wales)
Trial Date: 20 August 1791
(1791)