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Life Summary

Name Sarah Peters
Alternative Names
  • Sarah Jones
Born

c. 1824
Bath, Somerset, England

Died

21 May, 1881 (aged ~ 57)
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Cause of Death

cancer (mediastinal)

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Passenger Ship *
Occupation *
  • convict (1843-1849) Tasmania, Australia
Key Places *
Social Issues *
Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
theft 7 years - Lancashire 11 April 1842 (1842)
Pre-transportation
Occupation domestic servant
Post-transportation
Children Yes (6)

* Dates are approximate