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Voyage
Transportation
Bridget Brien was transported on the Midlothian, departing 17th Nov 1852 and arriving 24th Feb 1853 with 61 passengers.
Built 1835 at Sunderland. Wood barque of 414 Tons. (Register of female convicts currently being listed - incomplete at this date)
Midlothian (generic)References
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Convict Notes
1867 - Death of Husband; Thomas Bridgman. 2 October 1867. Farmer. Cause of death; Consumption. Informant; John Bridgman, Son. Residence; North West Bay 1870 - Marriage. Church of St George William Carrier aged 42 years old, Farmer & Bridget O'Brien aged 44 years old, Widow 1877 - General Hospital Hobart O'Brien, Bridget Also known as: Carrier, Bridget Admission dates: 12 May 1877 Ship: Midlothian. Place of origin: Waterford Date of death: 01 Jun 1877 aged 60 years old. R.C. Free by servitude Cause of death; Arbusto. Inquest held
N.B. There are two Bridget Brien's on this voyage. These details are for identifier no. 2. Convicted at Waterford for stealing a hen. Previous convictions. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land arriving 24/02/1853. Native Place: Waterford Country servant; age 34yrs; 5'; dark complexion; black hair; blue eyes; Roman Catholic. Recorded as single but with 2 children - 1 on board. Assignments in Hobart. Child John Brian admitted to Queens Orphanage on 2/3/1853, aged 4yrs. Mother - Bridget Brien. Father - James Farrell. Bridget married Thomas Bridgeman at Hobart 3/4/1854 (ref. 531/1854-37). Child John released to mother's care on 29/7/1853. Ticket of Leave 2/1/1855 Ticket of Leave revoked 9/10/1855 Ticket of Leave restored 20/10/1857