Tried for burglary April 1787. Stealing clothes in Drury Lane. She was living in a court off Parker Lane. Ann was supporting a small child by dealing old clothes at the rag fair. She was released through humanity for having a young child and discharged..

December 12th 1787 was tried again at the Old Bailey for stealing a pair of sheets. Found guilty and sentenced to 7 years transportation. Spent 15 months in Newgate Gaol and was sent with son William on the Lady Juliana in 1789 to Port Jackson NSW arriving in 1790. After 2 months was transfered to Norfolk Island onboard the surprise. Gave birth to Richard 25th April 1791. Richard later used the name Larson/Larsom/Larsome; but was often recorded under the name Lavender.