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Transportation
Bridget Clancy was transported on the Hooghley, departing 24th Jun 1831 and arriving 27th Sep 1831 with 186 passengers.
The Hooghley was built in London in 1819. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Hooghley in 1825, 1828, 1831 and 1834. 1831 Voyage - Hooghley. Shipping; Intelligence. ARRIVALS. From Cork, on Tuesday last, whence she sailed the 24th June last, the ship, Hooghley,309 tons, Captain Reeves, with- 184 female prisoners. Surgeon superintendent, James Ellis, Esq. this vessel brings out ten free settlers and 20 children, as steerage passengers. Source; The Sydney Herald. Mon 3 Oct 1831. Page 4. Shipping Intelligence.
Hooghley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Cork Constitution, 29 March 1831. (and Southern Reporter, 31 March 1831.) |
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Convict Notes
City Criminal Court, Monday … Bridget Clancey and Elizabeth Forest: were charged with stealing wearing apparel and bacon, the property of James Oldham and wearing apparel, the property of Honora Barrett. The Jury, after a few minutes consultation, brought in a verdict of guilty against the former, who was sentenced to seven years’ transportation, and acquitted the latter. ... Cork Constitution, 29 March 1831. (and Southern Reporter, 31 March 1831.)
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Bridget Clancy, age on arrival, 20, per Hooghly (3) 1831, Tried at Cork, 1831, 7 years, for Stealing clothes. DOB, 1811, Native place, Cork. Single. Catholic. Trade, Kitchen maid nurse girl.