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Mary Byrne

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Dec 1849
Arrival
May 1850
Death
Mar 1851
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Personal Information

Name: Mary Byrne
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 19th Mar 1851
Age at death: 37
Occupation: Laundress
Aliases: Eliza Cunningham, Mary Bryne 1

Crime

Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 17th Dec 1849
Ship: Earl Grey
Arrival: 9th May 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Mary Byrne was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 17th Dec 1849 and arriving 9th May 1850 with 123 passengers.

Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.

Earl GreyEarl Grey (generic)

References

Primary SourceLibraries Tasmania's Online collection CON15-1-6 Image 108. Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1356165. Resource: SC195/1/28 Inquest 2505

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 28th July 2024

1851 - Name: Byrne, Mary Record Type: Inquests Ship to colony: Earl Grey Date of death: 19 Mar 1851 Date of inquest: 20 Mar 1851 Verdict: Acute dysentry

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 27th July 2024

STATUS; Widow - 1 child. On board. James aged 10 years old Offence; Stealing 4 shirts Orphan Number: 727 Orphan: James BYRNE Mother: BYRNE, Mary Father: BYRNE, Michael Mother's ship: Earl Grey Father's ship: Age when admitted: 10yrs Date admitted: 16 May 1850 Date discharged: 31 May 1854 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: William Fletcher, Hobart Remarks: References: SWD28 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=727