Family Treeof Trudy Mae COWLEY
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This page last updated: 19-Jun-2004 Abodes Aliases Baptism Birth Burial Children Death Description Doing the Time Education Freedom Marriage Occupations Siblings Transportation
ChildrenIt has been assumed that Elizabeth ELY is the daughter of James ELY and Elizabeth BOUCHER as no birth or baptism record has been found. Circumstantial evidence indicates this assumption is likely to be correct. James' convict indent for 1844 (CON 17/1) states that his wife Betsey was living in Launceston at the time with their six children. There is a baptism record for a Charlotte Ann born to Elizabeth BUTCHER at the Hobart Town Factory on 8 March 1825 and baptised at George Town on 10 November 1827. It is possible this is one of Elizabeth's six children. DescriptionIn her convict records, Elizabeth, at the age of 18, was described as being 5' ¼" in height with brown hair and dark grey eyes, and not able to write, which suggests she may have been able to read. Doing the TimeAfter arriving in the Van Diemen's Land, Elizabeth committed 12 further offences. It would seem she shirked work and liked her freedom!
Regarding Elizabeth's escape from the Female Factory on 6 December 1825, the following article appeared in the Hobart Town Gazette on 10 December 1825. Late on Monday evening as Dr. Westbrook was passing the Female Factory, he observed two women creeping through a hole which had been made in the wall, and the constable standing unconcernedly looking on. He immediately disarmed this man, the ladies as suddenly drawing back; and at the same time Mr. Drabble discovered that 7 prisoners had escaped from the upper bedroom. Six of the number have already been apprehended and sentenced to have their hair cut close off to the head, to be confined in a cell, fed on bread and water, and to wear an iron collar for a week. We have not yet heard what punishment has been inflicted on the constable who so gallantly contributed to the freedom of the fair sex. Included in the seven prisoners who escaped were Elizabeth BOUCHER and Martha SLATER. Regarding Elizabeth's riotous and disorderly conduct at the Female Factor on 10 June 1826, the Hobart Town Gazette published the following article on 17 June 1826. Last wee, no less than 22 of the women confined in the Female Factory were sentenced to various punishments of solitary confinement, and being fed on bread and water, some of whom had been guilty of disorderly conduct, uttering insolent and abominable expressions, escaping from the cells, over and through the outer wall, and of other conduct highly unbecoming the female character. They were fortunately prevented from escaping through a large hole which they made in the wall, and some of the punishments were inflicted for the ill treatment the workmen received in mending it up. An Elizabeth HELY, alias LLOYD, was tried at Launceston Police Office on 3 June 1863 for larceny and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. She was discharged from Launceston House of Correction in the week ending 7 November 1863. This may have been Elizabeth BOUCHER, or her daughter, Elizabeth ELY. [AOT, POL 709/2, 13 November 1863] FreedomDue to all the charges laid against her whilst doing her time, Elizabeth did not receive a Ticket of Leave or Conditional Pardon. She should have received her Certificate of Freedom in July 1828, seven years after she was sentenced, but it would seem her sentence was extended as she was still listed as a convict at the time of her marriage. However, she may have received her certificate of freedom in July 1828 since in September 1828 she was listed as free by servitude on her colonial conduct record (CON 78/1 p152). It is possible that her marriage certificate simply noted her previous convict status. MarriageElizabeth BOUCHER married James ELY at St John's Church, Launceston on 27 September 1830 by Banns and with the consent of the Government by W H BROWNE, chaplain. James was holding a Ticket of Leave and Elizabeth was still a convict. They were both single and both gave their place of residence as the New River. Elizabeth and James both made their marks (x) as signature on the marriage certificate. Witnesses to the marriage were William WILLY (made his mark x) of the South Esk and Wilson APPLEYARD of Launceston. Elizabeth and James had gained permission to marry from the Government. Their application was received by the police on 19 July 1830 and forwarded to the Secretary on 21 July 1830. Banns for their marriage were published by W H BROWNE on 5, 12 and 19 September 1830. (NS 748/2 No.118) OccupationsOn 30 April 1839, Elizabeth was charged with a breach of the Publicans Act. Since there is no record of Elizabeth obtaining a Publicans Licence in 1838 (HTG 12 Oct 1838), it is possible that this breach of the Publicans Act was for selling sly grog. TransportationElizabeth was transported per Mary Anne I aged 18 years. Her police number was 60. Her gaol report stated she was a confirmed thief. Elizabeth stated that she last lived with Jackson, a chair maker, Queen St, Newcastle. Her surgeon's report stated she was dirty, a prostitute and a thief. |
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