Category Archives: Convict Transportation to Australia

Sarah’s Journey FROM THE SLUMS OF BRISTOL TO A NEW LIFE IN AUSTRALIA Sarah Lester was most likely born in the slums of Bristol, in 1779.  She became a young felon on the streets of London; detained and tried twice at the old Bailey. Her life changed dramatically following transportation from London to Port Jackson, aboardContinue reading “Sarah Tomlinson (nee Lester) 4X Great Grandmother”