It wasn't long before Elizabeth was in trouble again.

 

Hereford Journal - 18th September 1844

KNIGHTON.

At a Special Petty Sessions held at Knighton, in the County of Radnor, the 12th day of September, 1844, before Richard Price and Edward Rogers, Esq. and John Price, Clerk, Elizabeth Morris, of the parish of Knighton, in the county of Radnor, spinster, was charged with stealing a quantity of apples, the property of Mr. William Weyman, and was fined with expenses 6s. 8d., and in default of payment was committed to the House of Correction for 14 days, with hard labour.

 

You would have thought Elizabeth would have learned a lesson after committing offences and spending 6 and a half months in prison. But........

 

Hereford Journal - 14th January 1846

Elizabeth Morris and Edward Bufton, late of Knighton, were charged with stealing a quantity of linen from a garden at Knighton, the property of James Cooke. This case appeared to cause a good deal of excitement to a great number of people in town and country who came from Knighton. The two prisoners lived together, and appeared not more than 18 or 19 years of age; they were ably defended by Mr. Wm. Stephens, and after a very lengthened trial the jury found the female prisoner guilty, and acquitted Bufton. A former conviction was proved against the prisoner, and the bench sentenced her to 7 years' transportation.

 

Elizabeth Morris of Knighton at Prestigne Quarter Sessions 1846 for Larceny, 7 years transportation. Transported on the Sea Queen

 

Transported for stealing wearing apparel. Previously convicted. States this offence of stealing clothes and Boots, 6 months, apples 14 days. Elizabeth stated that one Thomas Watkins was the father of her child.

 

Elizabeth would have had to leave her child in the care of other members of her family when she was transported.

 

The Sea Queen set sail on 8th May 1846 from Woolwich, arriving at Van Diemen's Land  on 29th August, Captain - George W. Wood.

 

She was 5' 2 and a half inches in height.

 

Elizabeth served her 6 months probation on the prison hulk 'Anson' moored in Prince of Wales Bay, Risdon near Hobart. The Anson was attached to Cascades Female Factory and used to alleviate the overcrowding at the factory.

 

Offences and Sentences

 

On 15th November 1847 Elizabeth was charged with misconduct in not proceeding to the Depot according to her pass.

 

Elizabeth was in trouble again on 8th June 1848, she was charged with wilfully destroying her masters property. She was sentenced to 12 months hard labour. This was to be added to the end of her 7 year sentence

 

On 16th June 1848 a letter was sent to the Governor from her employer expressing his wish that the extra 12 month hard labour be waived.

 

A report from Elizabeth's employer stated that she had done her duty as cook and that her conduct as a servant was good.

 

In 1849 Elizabeth set her sights on one Richard Allsbrook, and soon they were courting. Not long after the thoughts of marriage arose, but convicts had to apply for permission to marry.

 

Elizabeth applied to marry Richard Allsbrook. Richard was also a convict, he had arrived in Hobart onboard the Marion 2 in 1845. Permission was granted on 24th April 1849.

 

Elizabeth, a Spinster and Richard, a Bachelor, Painter and Glazier, were married on 4th May 1849 in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Hobart Town. Richard signed his name and although Elizabeth could read, she was unable to sign her name, she made her mark. No ages are given but both stated to be Adult.

 

Richard had been granted a 'Ticket of Leave' in December 1846.

 

In 1849 Elizabeth requested a ticket of leave. It was refused on 25th December 1849.

 

Tickets of Leave

 

A Ticket of Leave (TOL) was a document given to convicts when granting them freedom to work and live within a given district of the colony before their sentence expired or they were pardoned. TOL convicts could hire themselves out or be self-employed. They could also acquire property. Church attendance was compulsory, as was appearing before a Magistrate when required. Permission was needed before moving to another district and 'passports' were issued to those convicts whose work required regular travel between districts. Convicts applied through their masters to the Bench Magistrates for a TOL and needed to have served a stipulated portion of their sentence:

 

- 7 year terms needed 4 years service with 1, or 5 years with 2 masters

- 14 years needed 6 years with 1, 8 years with 2 or 12 years with 3 masters

- Lifers needed 8 years with 1, 10 years with 2 or 12 years with 3 masters

 

Richard was recommended for a Conditional Pardon in February 1850

 

On 8th April 1850 Elizabeth gave birth to a daughter, they named her Mary Jane.

 

On 17th December1850 Elizabeth applied to the Governor for her daughter Jane to be brought out to her. This was granted on the 18th December.

 

Richard was finally awarded his Conditional Pardon in March 1851

 

1851 registered voters list - Allsbrook Richard, householder Upper Goulburn street

 

Elizabeth was finally granted her Free Certificate on 12th January 1853.

 

Elizabeth died of sanquineous apoplexy (Stroke) on 27 Sep 1867, aged 47.

 

Richard died of apoplexy (Stroke & Paralysis)  on 30th July 1880, aged 63 years.

 

Mary Jane Allsebrook, Spinster, aged 18, married Joseph George Cordell, Bachelor, aged 22 (a Mariner) on 22nd April 1871.

 

More about Richard Allsbrook

 

Richard was born the son of William and Sophia (nee Gladwin) in Leeds in 1823

 

Richard Allsbrook age 20, a plumber by trade - Manchester Boro Sessions 31st October 1843 - Larceny before connected felony - sentence 10 years transportation.

 

Richard was transferred from Salford prison on the 29th November 1843 to the 'Justitia Hulk' near Woolwich. This is where he remained until his transportation in 1845. He set sail on the Marion 2 on 7th June 1845 arriving in Van Diemen's Land on 16th September.