Elizabeth Beckford [Convict "Lady Penrhyn" 1788 died enroute]

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Elizabeth Beckford

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Death: July 12, 1787 (69-70)
At sea en route to Australia
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About Elizabeth Beckford [Convict "Lady Penrhyn" 1788 died enroute]

Elizabeth BECKFORD was born c1717

Elizabeth was convicted of stealing cheese and sentenced to 7 years transportation. She left England on "Lady Penrhyn" and died 12/7/1787 enroute to the colony

NOTE: 12 years difference in birth date

  • Age at departure - 70 therefore born c1717
  • Age at death - 82 therefore born 1705

Do NOT confuse with

  • Elizabeth JOHNSON, daughter of Catherine JOHNSON convict "Prince of Wales" born 1788 - called herself Elizabeth BECKFORD

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Elizabeth Beckford [Convict "Lady Penrhyn" 1788 died enroute]'s Timeline

1717
1717
1787
July 12, 1787
Age 70
At sea en route to Australia