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Transportation
Mary Brown 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
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON41-1-30,269,13,L,80. Permission to marry. Colonial Family. |
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Mary Brown: single; Roman Catholic; country servant; aged 25yrs; 5'1"; ruddy complexion; red/brown hair; blue eyes. Native Place - Co.Cavan, Ireland Assignments in Colony: New Town Farm; Hobart. Married Owen Callan (transported on the 'Hyderabad') 06/02/1854 Hobart. Permission to marry ref. 52/1/6. Ticket of Leave 17/10/1854 Conditional Pardon 07/10/1856




Mary Brown (identifier 2 on this voyage) was convicted at Co. Cavan, Ireland on 27/06/1850 for burglary. 10yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Blackfriar', arriving 29/05/1851.