Martha Burrell: sources
Horsemonger Lane Prison, St Mary's Newington
Martha Burrell was convicted of theft in 1795 and spent over three years at Horsemonger Lane Prison before she was transported to New South Wales.
The description of the prison comes from a book called London by Charles Knight, published in 1843.
The description of the prison comes from a book called London by Charles Knight, published in 1843.
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Convict Indents
Beneath Martha Burrell's name are the words "with her child John, 2 years old".
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Marilyn Terlich's Research Notes
Trial in Bristol of John's mother - 12 Jan 1796.
After sentencing, Martha Burrell was sent to hulk 'Britannia' (Fiche 614) where her son John was born, he was baptised c.1797. Both left London on 'Speedy' on 24 Nov 1799 and arrived in Port Jackson on 15 Apr 1800.
He arrived in the colony free and after his mother married Thomas Sharp he used the Sharp surname until 21.
You can read more about John here: https://www.thetreeofus.net/7/185844.htm
After sentencing, Martha Burrell was sent to hulk 'Britannia' (Fiche 614) where her son John was born, he was baptised c.1797. Both left London on 'Speedy' on 24 Nov 1799 and arrived in Port Jackson on 15 Apr 1800.
He arrived in the colony free and after his mother married Thomas Sharp he used the Sharp surname until 21.
You can read more about John here: https://www.thetreeofus.net/7/185844.htm