Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 6 researchers who have claimed Abraham Sidebotham
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- Researcher (COLLEEN LEVETT)
- Researcher (Wendy Baker)
- Researcher (Phil Gregory)
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Biographies
When Abraham Sidebottom was born in 1805 in Cheshire, England to parents William and mother Mary (nee Hegginbottom) known as Mally.
Abraham was sent to Australia in 1831 as a convict for "uttering forged notes". He was originally sentenced to death which was converted to transportation to Australia.
He arrived in Australia as a convict on board the ship Isabella in May 1832. According to the prison records Abraham was 5' 6-1/4" tall and of fair complexion.
Abraham's brother William, was already in Australia having been also convicted of uttering forged notes some 18 months earlier. They were were both placed as convict laborer's in the same location on the FA Hely property near Brisbane Waters NSW (Now Gosford)
In 1836 the two brothers started a stonemason's business W&A Sidebottom Stonemasons. They would have still technically been convicts at that time however, it appears that they had been rewarded for good behavior and had been granted a ticket of leave, leading a reasonably free life at that time working on a property FA Hely.
Abraham married Catherine Connor who was also a convict on 29 July 1840 in Gosford, New South Wales.
Interestingly, Abraham and Catherine had a son Moses who was baptised twice. Once as a Catholic and the other as Church of England. I assume this was to appease both families, because Catherine's convict records state she was a Catholic and Abraham was Church of England.
In Dec 1840 he was charged with stealing a cow from his employer the charge was disputed because he had a receipt; however, during the trial the receipt was found to refer to a different cow.
Abraham was sent to gaol on the 24 Dec 1844 which was four years later so it is not clear why or if it related to this case.
In 1851 after the 'great flood" Abraham and Catherine established a tobacco farm in Cooranbong, NSW.
He died on 17 July 1877 in Minmi, New South Wales, at the age of 72.
His wife Catherine would live another 30 years dying at age 91. Her death noticed stated that they had 61 grandchildren and 66 great grandchildren at the time.
Submitted by Researcher (Phil Gregory) on 22 June 2022
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
Abraham was born about 1807 in England
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 May 2014
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Abraham ears tried and convicted at Lancaster Assizes on 5 March 1831 and sentenced ton life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 May 2014
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Abraham arrived Sydney aged about 25 aboard Isabella on 15 March 1832
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 May 2014
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Abraham is shown on 1837 Convict Census as assigned Frederick A Hely of Brisbane Water NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 May 2014
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Abraham made application to marry Catherine Connor (Planter 2).
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 May 2014
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With the consent of the Governor Abraham married Catherine Connor (Planter) in 1839 C of E Brisbane Water NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 May 2014
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Abraham had Tickets of Leave 40/1303 dated 10 June 1840 issued Brisbane Water NSW & 49/48 issued Paterson NSW & T/L Passports 44/802 11 December1844 Gosford & 47/0418 24 June1847 Gosford.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 May 2014
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Abraham and Catherine had four known children; (all recorded Sidebottom); Thomas 1840, Samuel 1842, Henry 1844 &'Reuben 1846
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 May 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/8, p.236
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