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Mary Braid was transported on the Hector, departing 11th Jun 1835 and arriving 20th Oct 1835 with 134 passengers.
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| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 84 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Scottish Indexes - High Court of Justiciary Trial Papers Title Trial papers relating to Thomas Braid, Mary Morison Name Mary Morison (m.s. Braid) Role Accused Designation widow of Robert Morison, deceased, gentleman's servant, and sister of Thomas Braid (co-accused) Age 36 Approx Birth Year 1798 Crime Incest and murder Crime Location Stenhouse, Liberton, Edinburgh and Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal Trial Date 27 January 1834 Trial Location Edinburgh Verdict Guilty Verdict Comments Guilty - murder. Sentence Death - hanging by public executioner Petition Remission of sentence granted at Edinburgh, 22 Mar 1834 (see JC8/32, f.35r). NRS Reference JC26/1834/354 Notes Incest between brother and sister resulting in the birth of an illegitimate female child on 10 April 1833, and drowning the child in the canal. Execution set for Edinburgh on 17 Feb 1834. Two pieces of hemp or manila rope found in precognition. Scottish Indexes - Crown Office Precognitions Title Precognition against Mary Morison, Thomas Braid Year 1834 NRS Reference AD14/34/361 Related Documents JC26/1834/354 Accused;- Mary Morison (m.s. Braid), widow of Robert Morison, deceased, gentleman's servant, and sister of Thomas Braid (co-accused), Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Aged; 36 years old. Liberton, Midlothian Incest and murder Crime Location; Stenhouse, Liberton, Edinburgh and Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal Thomas Braid, hairdresser (brother of Mary Braid or Morison (co-accused)), Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian Aged 26 years old. Liberton, Midlothian Incest and murder Crime Location; Stenhouse, Liberton, Edinburgh and Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal Victim; [Unknown] Morison, ilegitimate female child of Mary Braid (accused), Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian
Tasmanian Records. Tasmanian Conduct Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON40-1-1P225 No 322. Mary Braid,or Morison. Tried Edinburgh Ct of Justy, 27 Jan 1834, Life. Transported for Incest and murder. Gaol report, Connexions respectable. Married, one child. Stated this offence: Incest & murder. Tried with my brother. I had a child by a man named John Loudie. My sister was the instigator of my prosecution through malice. The child was found drowned. 1 brother transported for the same offence, sentenced Life. Widow, 1 child, husband Robert Morrison dead, one girl on board, 13 years old. Surgeon’s Report, Remarkably well behaved. Details on her record. Recommended for a C.P. for the Aust. Colonies, 7/10/1845. Apprd. October 1846. Description Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON19-1-13P150 No 322. Mary Braid, Native place, near Edinburgh. Plain cook, house maid, needlewoman. Age 36. See record for other details.
National Archives, Criminal Petitions. HO 17/21/67. Prisoner name: Mary Braid or Mary Morrison (or Mary Morison). Court and date of trial: Edinburgh High Court 28 January 1834. Crime: Incest with brother, Thomas Braid, and murder of their child, together with Thomas Braid. Initial sentence: Death. Day of Execution 17 February 1834. Annotated (Outcome): Commuted to transportation for life 12 February 1834. The prisoner, a widow, and her daughter, Mary Morrison, aged 11. Petitioners: The prisoner, undersigned by 148 inhabitants of Libberton [Lanarkshire]. The prisoner, a widow, and her daughter, Mary Morrison, aged 11. Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Although guilty of incest she is innocent of murder, having been betrayed by her brother, Thomas Braid, who killed the child without her knowledge; requests that her daughter be allowed to accompany her overseas. Other papers: Covering letter for petition from John Murray, Writer to the Signet, Edinburgh. Confession of Thomas Braid to murder of child. Certificate of Gilbert Peacock of Edinburgh, writer, testifying to the confession of Thomas Braid. Letter from Gilbert Peacock to John Macfarlane, magistrate for Edinburgh, as to impression of truth of confession of Thomas Braid, and reply from Mcfarlane. Letter from Robert Ainslie, 8 Broughton Place, Edinburgh, pointing out that incest, though a capital offence in Scotland, is not recognised as such in England, and that Thomas Braid has since confessed to the murder. Letter from D Boyle, Lord Justice Clerk, Edinburgh, recommending commutation of sentence to transportation for life. Letter from James Spittal, Lord Provost of Edinburgh forwarding two surgeon's certificates from John Campbell, surgeon to Edinburgh Gaol, testifying to the severe fever of the prisoner, with two covering letters from H Rose, governor of Edinburgh Gaol. Report from Lord Meadowbank, trial judge, on validity of evidence given at trial and recommending that both prisoners should receive equal sentences. Letter from Gilbert Peacock, Stenhouse by Libberton, requesting outcome of petition. Letter from James Spittal acknowledging receipt of conditional pardon. Additional Information: Prisoner from Libberton. Held in Tolbooth of Edinburgh. Thomas Braid found guilty of incest but charge of murder not proven. Sentenced to transportation for life. Date: 1834 Feb.
TRIAL; 27 January 1834. 1835 - Description List. Indent No; 322 Trade; House Servant Maid & Needlewoman & Plain Cook Age; 36 years. [Born about 1799] Native Place; Near Edinburgh Offence; Incest & Murder with her brother. Had a child with a man named John Loudie, sister for the instigation of her prosecution through malice, the child was found drowned. 1 brother transported for same offence, sentence Life. Widow 1 child, husband Robert Morison, dead, 1 girl on board 13 years old Surgeon's report; Remarkably well behaved Status; Married - 1 child FRIENDS OF THE ORPAHN SCHOOLS ST JOHN'S PARK PRECINCT NEW TOWN, TASMANIA Orphan Number: 438 Orphan: Mary BRAID Mother: BRAID, Mary Father: , Mother's ship: Hector Father's ship: Age when admitted: 13yrs Date admitted: 16 Nov 1835 Date discharged: 28 Jun 1836 Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Dr Ross Remarks: mother works for Dr Ross References: SWD28, CSO1/802/17152, CSO5/86/1885, CSO5/191/4635 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=438 1845 - 7 October 1845. Recommended for a C.P. for the Australian Colonies. Approved.