Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Ann Buckley was transported on the Mexborough, departing 12th Aug 1841 and arriving 26th Dec 1841 with 147 passengers.
DEC. 26 - Arrived the barque Mexborough, 376 tons, Bridgman master, from Kingston (Dublin) 12th Aug., with 143 female convicts and 35 children. Surgeon Superintendent- Dr. Hampton, R.N. Passengers- Mary Penner, Mary and Jane Carroll, Ann Fox and 5 children, Hannah Murphy and 2 children, Jane and Catharine Nowlan. Colonial Times, 28 Dec 1841.
Mexborough (generic)References
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Claims
"3 x G Grandmother"
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Convict Notes
Indent No; 572. Age 17 years Native Place; Cork
Mary Ann Buckley was convicted at Cork City on 19/02/1841 for Larceny - steal silk hankerchiefs & previous convictions. 7 yr Transportation sentence. Transported on the 'Mexborough' departing Dublin 12/08/1841, arriving Van Diemens Land 26/12/1841. Surgeon's Report: Quiet, well behaved. Single.Aged 17yrs. Native Place: Cork, Ireland. 5'2 1/2"; sallow complexion; Dk brown hair; blue eyes. 24/04/1843: Misconduct - 4 days solitary and returned to her service. Female Factory, Launceston. 26/04/1843: Application for permission to marry Thomas Higgs (convict per 'Enchantress'). 05/06/1843: Marriage to Thomas Higgs, Westbury. (Mary 18yrs; Thomas 34yrs.) 04/02/1845: Ticket of Leave 12/02/1848: Free by Servitude 11/05/1853: Free Certificate. Children: Bridget; Elizabeth & Mary Ann.