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Transportation
Mary Coffee 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 & Indent. Tasmanian Pioneer Index BDM |
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Convict Notes
Mary Coffee was convicted at Kerry on 27/3/1850 for stealing a cow. Previous conviction. 10yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land on the 'Blackfriar', arriving 1851. Gaol Report: Quiet. Ship Surgeon's Report: Quiet Single; country servant; aged 20yrs; Roman Catholic; native place - Co. Kerry; 5'; dark complexion; dk brown hair; Hazel eyes. Mother: Margaret Brother: Jeremiah Sisters: Susan, Ellen & Catherine -at native place. Assignments of service at New Town Farm and various in Hobart. 25/10/1852: married James Russell (free) at Hobart (ref. 730/1852-37) 17/10/1854: Ticket of Leave 24/04/1855: Ticket of Leave revoked - absent 20/11/1855: Ticket of Leave restored Children to James & Mary Russell: note: mother's name is recorded as "Coffey". MARY ANN b. 19/07/1853 Hobart ref. 2467/1853-33 ROBERT b. 19/07/1853 Hobart ref. 2468/1853-33. Died same day. ref. 218/1853-35. ROBERT b. 23/09/1859 Sorell ref. 2085/1859-33.