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Transportation
Mary Brien was transported on the Blackfriar, departing 24th Jan 1851 and arriving 29th May 1851 with 199 passengers.
Ship built at Sunderland 1848. 621 tons. 1851: 261 female prisoners - 1 death (register of passengers currently being listed on this site - not yet complete). It is understood there were also 3 free female passengers. Master: T Greeves Surgeon: Jn Moody
Blackfriar (generic)References
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Convict Notes




Mary Brien: Roman Catholic; country servant; 5'1"; aged 24yrs; dark complexion; dk brown hair; Hazel eyes. Native Place- Co. Cork Father - Donald Mother - Ellen Brothers - Charles, Morgan & Michael. Assignments of service in Colony: New Town Farm; Hobart district; House of Correction, Hobart; New Norfolk; Hamilton & Macquarie Plains. Ticket of Leave 25/04/1854




Mary Brien was convicted at Co. Cork on 25/09/1850 for stealing clothes. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania)on the 'Blackfriar', arriving 29/05/1851.