Mary Christopherson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1805
Conviction
Fraud
Departure
Sep 1842
Arrival
Jan 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Mary Christopherson
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1805
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Housemaid
Aliases: Mary West [Married]

Crime

Crime: Fraud
Convicted at: Cumberland Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Sep 1842
Arrival: 20th Jan 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Mary Christopherson was transported on the Garland Grove, departing 7th Sep 1842 and arriving 20th Jan 1843 with 191 passengers.

Built 1820 at Isle of Wight. 483 tons.

Garland GroveGarland Grove (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 200
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 18th October 2025

Place of origin: Near; Carisle, Cumberland Tried for Arson, was her own property, did it to defraud the Insurance officer 2nd Schoolmistress on board. Verg good and worth of co??? CON15-1-2 Image 100 Aged; 37 years old. Widow - 4 children. C.E. Has letters in her possession in her favor 1846 - MARRIAGE; Date of marriage: 27 Jan 1846 Name: Christopherson, Mary aged 33 years old. Widow [Garland Grove] Spouse: West, John aged 37 years old, Clerk. [Free]