Martha Todd (?–1793)
Martha Todd ( - 1793) was sentenced to 7 years transportation on 24 February 1790 at the Old Bailey, London. She arrived at Sydney in July 1791 aboard the Mary Ann as part of the Third Fleet.
Todd had a son with James Paxton (*I can't find any information on this man, he may have been a member of the ship's crew) in January 1792. She then lived with marine Gabriel Nation. She died of dysentry and was buried at Sydney on 6 February 1793. Her son died two weeks later at Parramatta.
information from
- Mollie Gillen, The Founders of Australia: A Biographical Dictionary of the First Fleet (1989), p 262
- Biographical Database of Australia — https://www.bda-online.org.au — accessed 26 February 2021
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Nation, Gabriel (partner)
- Todd, James Paxton (son)
Citation details
'Todd, Martha (?–1793)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/todd-martha-31553/text39013, accessed 15 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Death
5 February,
1793
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Passenger Ship
Occupation
Key Events
Convict Record
Crime: unknown
Sentence: 7 years
Court: Old Bailey, London
Trial Date: 24 February 1790
(1790)
Post-transportation
Children: Yes (1)