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Voyage
Transportation
Susannah Burke 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. Conduct record http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON41-1-30,269,19,L,80. |
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Convict Notes
Link to her husband William WRIGHT's record - https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/wright/william/19520
Susannah Burke was tried & convicted, with her husband John Rourke, for forgery. Both sentenced 15yrs. Husband sent to Spike Island. Susannah transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Blackfrair', arriving 1851. Native place of birth - Kings Co; Roman Catholic; reads; housemaid; aged 40yrs; married, 1 child; dark complexion; black hair; Hazel eyes; 5'1 1/4". Gaol report: never convicted before. Middling. Ship Surgeon's report: good. Assignments to service in Colony. New Town Farm; Antil Ponds; Richmond; Sandy Bay; Hobart. 2/1/1854 marriage to Wm Wright approved. (note - remarriage was approved in the Colonies) Married 23/1/1854 Hobart ref: 294/1854-37. Ticket of Leave 8/8/1854 Conditional Pardon 14/8/1855.