Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Byrne was transported on the Diamond, departing 29th Nov 1837 and arriving 29th Mar 1838 with 160 passengers.
Diamond (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australia Convict Printed Indentures. |
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Convict Notes
1838 - List of the Money given to the charge of the Surgeon Superintendent of the Convict Ship; Diamond, Belonging to the several convicts embarked Bond of the said Ship, from the Richmond Female Penitentiary Dublin and which is to be given to them on landing at NSW. No; 39 Name; Mary Byrne Amount; 1 Shilling & 8 pence
The Convict Indentures state that Mary Byrne was 28 years old. She could read and write; religion Roman Catholic; status married and a native of County Wicklow. she was a house maid and plain cook. Mary was convicted of House breaking at Dublin City on 25 September 1837 and sentenced to 7 years. She had one prior conviction and served 6 months. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 2 3/4 inches; complexion ruddy and much freckled; hair brown and eyes grey. Transport number 25. Prisoner number 25-38. Received her Certificate of Freedom in 1845 (number 45/571).