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Transportation
Bridget Geraghty was transported on the Arabian, departing 22nd Nov 1846 and arriving 25th Feb 1847 with 152 passengers.
391 ton Barque. Built Liverpool. The Barque Arabian, under the command of Captain Robertson, left Kingstown, Dublin, 22 November, 1846, with 150 female convicts and 37 children on board. One woman and 7 children died on the voyage. At least 2 children were born during the voyage. The Surgeon Superintendent was Dr Wylie, R.N. and the Matron, Mrs Evans. The Arabian arrived at Hobart Town, February 25 1847.
Arabian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records. |
Claims
"Bridget was my great, great grandmother. She married John Hough."
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Convict Notes
FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS Orphan Number: 2656 Orphan: Maria HOUGH Mother: GERAGHTY, Bridget Father: HOUGH, John Mother's ship: Arabian Father's ship: Lady Harwood Age when admitted: 7yrs Date admitted: 11 Nov 1864, 27 May 1870 Date discharged: 28 Apr 1870, 2 Jun 1870 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Henry J Wood, Melton Mowbray, returned to QO, then to Maria Langdon, Hamilton Remarks: admitted to New Norfolk Asylum 3 Jul 1872 and discharged 23 Feb 1886 References: SWD26/7, 26/8, 32/1, HAP1871/63, POL709 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=2656 Orphan Number: 2657 Orphan: William HOUGH Mother: GERAGHTY, Bridget Father: HOUGH, John Mother's ship: Arabian Father's ship: Lady Harwood Age when admitted: 5yrs Date admitted: 11 Nov 1864 Date discharged: 20 Feb 1874 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: James Priest/Price, Launceston Remarks: won writing prize 1872/3 References: SWD26/7, 26/8, 32/1, 52/1, 53, HAP1871/63 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=2657
1851 - 20 Dec. 1851. MARRIAGE. In the house of William Lander, Green Ponds John Hough. Aged; 40 years old. Trade; Overseer. Bridget Geraghty. Aged; 30 years old, Trade; House Servant Registered: Brighton 1852 - 8 August 1852. Birth of son. James Hough Registered: Brighton 1858 - 24 Mar 1858. Birth of daughter. Maria Hough. Registered: Bothwell 1860 - Queen's Orphan School. Application for admission CHILDREN; Hough, Maria Hough, William FATHER; John Hough MOTHER; Bridget Geraghty - 1864 Application for Maria [aged 6 years & 6 months and 22 days] and William Hugh [aged 4 years and 9 months and 29 days] Father; residing at Kempton, Green Ponds. Mother's residence is unknown Remarks; 2 other children. John Hough aged 10 years old, and James Hough aged 12 years old - 1865. Application 18 July 1865 for Maria Hough Father; residing at The Grange, Green Ponds. Mother's residence is unknown REMARKS; The mother of the children has been away from her family about two years and the father understands she is living with another name but does not know where. The applicant is 64 and is unable from general weakness to do more than assist in the supporting one other child [John Hough aged 11 years old
Arabian Indent. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P60 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P61 428. Bridget Geraghty, age 24, country servant, tried at Longford, 10 oct 1845, 7 years. Native place, Co. Longford. Single, Catholic, can neither read nor write. Relations. M. Biddy at N.P. B. Michael, John, William, N.P. 3 years on the Town. Offence: Stealing a gown, propy Ann McConnell. For assault, 3 months. Convict conduct Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON41-1-12$init=CON41-1-12P63 428. Bridget Geraghty. 26/1/1849. Factory, Hobart. Delivered of an illegitimate child named Robert on the 27 April. Child Robert died 7 May 1849. T. of L. 20/8/1850. March 3 1851. Delivered of a still born child. May 12 1851. Living in a state of fornication, 6 months hard labor. Nov 25 1851. Married John Hough. See record for full details.